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MMMA 56 Spector vs Mata 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 5545 p4p, 587 weight class) and Kane Ardal (ranked 3644 p4p, 441 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Ardal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ardal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Avery.
It looks like Sean Avery has been cut.
Ardal throws a sloppy head kick and Avery moves out of range easily.
Ardal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avery swings for the body but Ardal moves out of range.
Avery blocks a head kick by Ardal.
Avery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avery lands with an overhand left.
Avery takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ardal takes one on the button.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ardal unleashes a big counter combination but Avery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ardal misses with a two punch combination.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avery.
Ardal 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.
Avery scores with a hook to the body. Ardal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ardal misses with a combination
and Avery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ardal throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardal throws a right hand that misses
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Avery fails to land.
Avery wants the takedown. Ardal is fighting it off but Avery persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ardal's guard against the cage.
Ardal keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Avery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Avery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ardal looking for a guillotine here but Avery defends easily.
Avery is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ardal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avery defends it easily.
Avery cracks Ardal with a solid left hand.
Avery wants to control from the top but Ardal keeps moving.
Avery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardal keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avery has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Avery landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Ardal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Avery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Avery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery wants to control from the top but Ardal keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ardal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Avery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Avery'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.
Avery feints and as Ardal raises his hands in defense, Avery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Avery lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avery postures up.
Avery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ardal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avery defends it easily.
Avery 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardal has his foot on Avery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avery works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery lands a couple of elbows.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ardal can do to turn this around?
Ardal looking for a guillotine here but Avery defends easily.
Ardal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ardal trying to control the position.
Avery landing with the ground and pound.
Avery is working Ardal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Avery content to stall in guard here.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Ardal is keeping the position.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Ardal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ardal has momentary wrist control but Avery slips an elbow through the middle.
Ardal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avery defends it easily.
Ardal keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ardal working a defensive guard but Avery manages to pass into side control anyway.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardal keeps working.
Avery lands a nice forearm strike.
Sean Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avery content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ardal taking a bit of punishment here - Avery scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Avery scores with punches from side control.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardal keeps working.
Ardal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ardal gets back to half guard.
Avery seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ardal looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery working over Ardal with some ground and pound. Ardal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Avery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Avery's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab, jab by Ardal - just one landing.
Avery tries to clinch there but Ardal circles away.
Avery scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Avery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avery clinches.
Avery is trying to trip Ardal. He has hold of a leg but Ardal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Avery persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Avery content to stall in guard here.
Ardal pulls Avery in close to prevent any damage.
Avery is in close to Ardal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardal working a defensive guard here.
Avery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avery is putting a hurting on Ardal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Avery scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ardal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avery landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Avery stalls from top position.
Avery lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ardal down.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ardal keeps working.
Ardal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ardal struggling a bit here.
Ardal is looking to reverse the position.
Avery landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardal trying his best to control but Avery has mounted him.
Avery working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Avery breaks from Ardal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Avery working Ardal over with strikes here.
Avery landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ardal is rocked!
Avery lands a couple of good shots and Ardal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ardal is still in real trouble! Can Avery finish him?
Avery 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.
Good control from Avery.
Avery looking for the choke from the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A helpless look comes across Ardal 's face. He knows he's trapped as Avery lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Avery!
Our winner, Sean Avery, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 3648 p4p, 354 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 4588 p4p, 424 weight class). Hanma has chosen Sadie - Burst Zero as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Hanma checks it.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daniels has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanma throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Daniels tests Hanma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma 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 jab from Daniels misses.
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Daniels trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Daniels wants to stall.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma is working Daniels over against the cage.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Hanma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels stalling against the cage.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma'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.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels throws a chopping leg kick but Hanma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels clinches.
Daniels gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Hanma pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Daniels tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Hanma tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanma.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma'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!
Daniels throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels tried to counter with a leg kick but Hanma avoided it.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Daniels throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Daniels scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanma rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma lands with a left to the head.
Daniels leaning against his opponent.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hanma as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Daniels is looking to control Hanma's arms but Hanma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daniels has his back to the cage.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
A shot in the inside from Hanma.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hanma.
Well Hanma 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Hanma!
Jack Hanma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steiner (ranked 5096 p4p, 550 weight class) and Rafael Amaral (ranked 6343 p4p, 606 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner wants to clinch.
Steiner has managed to clinch.
Amaral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Amaral lands a right hand.
Amaral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike from Amaral.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner wants a takedown but no success here.
Steiner looking for a takedown.
Amaral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steiner tries to clinch up
and Amaral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral is looking to land body kicks.
Steiner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amaral scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amaral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steiner tries to clinch but Amaral moves out of range.
Amaral looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steiner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amaral counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steiner wants to clinch up but Amaral keeps it at a distance.
Amaral looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Steiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amaral manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steiner tries to clinch but Amaral moves out of range.
Alex Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner is looking to clinch but Amaral is avoiding it.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amaral circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amaral counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner clinches with his opponent.
Amaral swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amaral trying to land knees to the body.
Amaral has a couple of punches blocked by Steiner.
A short right from Amaral.
Steiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amaral's efforts to push away.
Amaral is looking to break free of the clinch but Steiner has double underhooks.
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amaral stops a takedown attempt from Steiner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Steiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steiner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amaral throws a head punch that misses.
Amaral wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amaral lands a shoulder strike.
Steiner tries to pull guard but Amaral holds him up against the cage and eventually Steiner drops back down to his feet.
Steiner tries to score a body lock takedown but Amaral shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amaral can't break the clinch.
Amaral misses with a punch on the inside.
Amaral stops a takedown attempt from Steiner.
Amaral lands a good knee to the midsection. Steiner won't want to take too many of those.
Amaral lands an elbow just above Steiner 's eye.
Steiner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steiner prevents a body shot from Amaral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaral is trying to push Steiner away but Steiner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steiner blocks the elbow strike.
Amaral breaks the clinch.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amaral paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amaral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steiner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amaral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steiner tries to clinch there but Amaral circles away.
Amaral is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Amaral circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steiner wants to clinch.
Steiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amaral manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amaral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amaral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amaral only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steiner clinches.
Steiner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amaral walks away with a smile on his face. Steiner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Amaral on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steiner tries to clinch there but Amaral circles away.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Amaral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amaral now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steiner is looking to clinch but Amaral is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amaral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Steiner backs off Amaral throws a huge counter combo but Steiner manages to avoid it all.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amaral paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rafael Amaral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amaral appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steiner wants to clinch up but Amaral keeps it at a distance.
Amaral swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steiner tries to clinch but Amaral moves out of range.
As Steiner backs off Amaral throws a huge counter combo but Steiner manages to avoid it all.
Steiner tries to clinch
and Amaral counters with a good low kick that Steiner was not able to check.
Amaral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steiner looks to clinch
and Amaral counters with a head kick.
Steiner tries to clinch but Amaral moves out of range.
Steiner blocks a jab.
Steiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steiner tries to clinch up.
Amaral throws a counter combo.
Steiner closes the distance but Amaral moves to the side
and Amaral counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steiner tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to clinch but Amaral is having none of it.
Amaral was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steiner wants to clinch
and Amaral counters with a nice uppercut.
Steiner tries to clinch there but Amaral circles away.
Steiner looks to clinch
and Amaral scores with a counter punch that sends Steiner to the canvas! Amaral smells blood - he's punishing Steiner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Steiner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Amaral!
Rafael Amaral decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sten (ranked 3856 p4p, 194 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 3288 p4p, 172 weight class). Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 38 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sten throws a wild body kick that Pozar sees coming a mile off.
Pozar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pozar shoots in looking for a takedown. Sten tries to sprawl out of it but Pozar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pozar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pozar dives in and grabs Sten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sten pushes down on Pozar's head and hops out.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sten.
Pozar misses with a hook.
Pozar fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pozar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pozar misses the shot to the body.
Sten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten throws a push kick but Pozar slaps the foot to one side.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pozar 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.
Sten is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pozar dives into side control.
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.
Pozar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sten keeps working.
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Sten wants to get back to his feet but Pozar drags him back down.
Sten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pozar wants to control but Sten is keeping him busy.
Pozar gets to mount! Sten was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sten defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pozar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar looking to control but Sten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sten working to try and regain half guard.
Pozar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sten is looking to escape.
Sten keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sten is working hard here to advance position.
Pozar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sten is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar wants to control the pace but Sten is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pozar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pozar is pulling down on Sten's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pozar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sten is controlling him.
Sten passes Pozar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar is looking to control Sten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pozar avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Sten seems content to control.
Pozar is trying to control but can't.
Sten keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pozar looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pozar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sten trying to mount his opponent but Pozar defends it.
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 Dan Sten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pozar with a poor takedown
and Sten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pozars head.
Sten tries to throw a body punch but Pozar avoids it by throwing Sten back against the cage.
Sten has a couple of punches blocked by Pozar.
Pozar is trying to pull guard but Sten has him pressed against the cage.
Sten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pozar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sten fails to land.
Sten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Pozar looking to stall.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Pozar avoids the damage to the body.
Pozar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Sten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pozar.
Nice body punch from Sten.
Pozar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pozar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pozar showed some decent athleticism there.
Sten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pozar Pozar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sten gets back to full guard.
Sten pushes Pozar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sten circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sten counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sten throws a punch but it's blocked by Pozar.
Pozar goes for a takedown attempt but Sten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pozar throws a leg kick but Sten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pozar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sten stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sten wants it to stay on the feet.
Sten lands with a nice body punch.
Pozar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sten counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Sten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pozar shoots for a takedown but Sten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sten gets a clinch.
Sten working Pozar over with knees to the body.
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sten takes a swing at Pozar's ribcage but misses.
Sten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pozar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pozar tries to pull guard but Sten forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Pozar jumps guard but Sten stands there with Pozar around his waist. Pozar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Sten.
Sten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pozar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sten is looking to wear down Pozar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sten takes a swing at Pozar's ribcage but misses.
Pozar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sten circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten thuds his shin into the meat of Pozar's side.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozar goes for a double leg but Sten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sten continues to drive forward.
Sten is looking to counter the offense by Pozar and move into the clinch.
Sten scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pozar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pozar moves in looking to clinch but Sten pushes him off.
Sten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pozar can do to turn this around?
Sten feints and then cracks Pozar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pozar down.
Sten moves into the clinch.
Sten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pozars head.
Sten breaks the clinch.
Sten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pozar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sten won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pozar trying to control the action but Sten is working from the bottom.
Pozar tries for a kimura but Sten is defending well.
Sten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pozar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sten.
Sten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pozar Pozar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pozar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sten as he avoids it easily.
Dan Sten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pozar tries to clinch but Sten moves out of range.
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Sten struggles to land a body shot inside as Pozar controls his hands.
Sten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sten digs a right hand underneath Pozar's ribcage. Pozar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dan Sten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten breaks from the clinch.
Sten moves into the clinch successfully.
Sten scores a nice knee to the body.
Pozar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sten digs a right hand underneath Pozar's ribcage. Pozar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pozar misses with a takedown
and Sten counters with a big head kick but Pozar shrugs it off.
Sten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sten misses with a body kick.
Sten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sten throws a head kick that misses.
Pozar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sten throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar dives in for a single leg takedown but Sten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Sten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
Pozar walks into a left hand.
Sten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pozar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sten counters with a low kick, right behind Pozar 's knee.
Dan Sten is winning the standup battle so far.
Pozar is looking to clinch.
Pozar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sten misses the shot to the body.
Sten leaves Pozar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sten digs a good hook to Pozar's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten has closed the distance and engaged Pozar in a clinch.
Sten lands a hook that snaps the head of Pozar backwards.
Sten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sten.
Pozar Pozar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pozar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sten walks away with a smile on his face. Pozar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sten moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Sten on the inside.
Sten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sten works Pozar's body with a nice hook.
Sten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sten!
Dan Sten thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pozar Pozar had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 3956 p4p, 350 weight class) and Jan Pope (ranked 2993 p4p, 286 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Busy Living. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155 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
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Pope!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald feints and then cracks Pope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pope down.
Pope connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Pope.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonald feints and as Pope raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope wants to hit a switch here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pope there!
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Pope with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Pope is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pope tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
Pope tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McDonald.
Pope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pope keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pope taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald 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.
Pope keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald lands a couple of good shots and Pope has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pope tries to escape the position.
McDonald trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pope doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pope.
McDonald is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pope tries to break free.
McDonald punishes Pope with strikes from the back mount.
I would not like to be Pope right now.
McDonald looking to break Pope's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pope remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Pope is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald 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.
Pope cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
Pope stuffs the takedown.
Pope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pope gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Pope circles away.
McDonald darts in and clinches Pope up against the cage.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pope tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McDonald is working for takedown but Pope is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Pope missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a nice shot to the body.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
McDonald lands a head kick. Pope smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.
Pope lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Pope circles away.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Pope keeps it at a distance.
Pope appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Pope.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald not doing much here.
Pope wants to get back to his feet.
Pope trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pope lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Pope tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Pope looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pope looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Pope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Pope misses with a looping right.
McDonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pope napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pope is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the position but Pope is working away.
Pope is looking for a sweep.
Pope is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pope is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McDonald controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Pope is squirming around nicely.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pope is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Pope is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
McDonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pope is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Ronnie McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pope is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Pope looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pope is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
Our winner, Ronnie McDonald, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Brandon (ranked 2686 p4p, 345 weight class) and Thomas Clawnes (ranked 3365 p4p, 415 weight class). Brandon comes into the arena with All Summer Long blaring out of the sound system. Clawnes has chosen My name is MUD as his entrance music. Thomas Clawnes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon drives through and clinches with Clawnes against the cage.
Brandon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clawnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clawnes's guard.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clawnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Clawnes, not yet.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clawnes is on top in guard.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon is trying to keep Clawnes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes wants to stand and escape but instead Brandon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clawnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Brandon postures up in Clawnes's guard and throws a big left but Clawnes blocks it.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon throws a big right hand that misses.
Clawnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Clawnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looking to control.
Clawnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clawnes trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon has his foot on Clawnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clawnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Clawnes postures up in Brandon's guard and throws a big left but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clawnes passes Brandon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clawnes is working away from the top position though.
Clawnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandon's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clawnes is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clawnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clawnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brandon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clawnes wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Clawnes wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Clawnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clawnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clawnes throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Clawnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clawnes scores with a nice right hand.
Brandon is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clawnes throws a hook but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Clawnes moves out of range easily.
Clawnes cracks Brandon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brandon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clawnes finish him?
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Clawnes. Brandon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Clawnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 2306 p4p, 315 weight class) and Shintaro Nomo (ranked 1521 p4p, 212 weight class). Shintaro Nomo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shintaro Nomo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nomo misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
Nomo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Channings.
Channings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomo.
Channings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nomo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings drops his hands momentarily and Nomo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Channings misses with a looping left.
Channings has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
Channings looking to score a takedown here. Nomo is defending well but Channings drives through and ends up in Nomo's guard.
Channings lands a couple of digs.
Channings wants to stand but Nomo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Channings stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nomo throws up his legs and catches Channings in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Channings tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nomo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shintaro Nomo!
Shintaro Nomo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Schmidt (ranked 2122 p4p, 222 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 2250 p4p, 238 weight class). Wonstom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit. 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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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonstom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Schmidt throws a chopping leg kick but Wonstom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wonstom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Schmidt tenderised Wonstom's leg. Wonstom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wonstom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
No joy there for Wonstom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wonstom avoids a kick to the body.
Wonstom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wonstom misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonstom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt 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.
Wonstom throws a lazy head kick
and Schmidt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wonstom throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonstom misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wonstom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Wonstom misses
and Schmidt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wonstom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schmidt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wonstom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wonstom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wonstom moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
Wonstom's coach down at Croque Mitaine Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wonstom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Wonstom does no damage.
Schmidt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schmidt lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt wants to land a leg kick but Wonstom is out of range.
A head kick from Schmidt lands but Wonstom takes it in his stride.
Wonstom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Wonstom finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Schmidt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmidt checks the leg kick.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wonstom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmidt thumps Wonstom with a low kick.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schmidt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wonstom throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Wonstom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmidt checks it well.
Wonstom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wonstom's calf.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Wonstom.
Wonstom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonstom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt thuds his shin into the meat of Wonstom's side.
Wonstom misses with the combination.
Wonstom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wonstom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonstom misses with a straight left.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmidt throws the kick towards the body but Wonstom avoids it.
Wonstom misses with a leg kick
and Schmidt counters with a low kick, right behind Wonstom 's knee.
Wonstom blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt pushes Wonstom away with a front kick.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Schmidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonstom throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonstom misses with a left hand
and Schmidt counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Schmidt. Beautiful body shot.
Schmidt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wonstom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Wonstom backs away, Schmidt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt connects with a solid leg kick.
Wonstom misses with a straight left.
And Schmidt counters with a quick kick to the body but Wonstom blocks it.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmidt lands a leg kick that knocks Wonstom off balance momentarily.
Wonstom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonstom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wonstom checks it well.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Schmidt with a series of wild strikes but Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Schmidt avoids them all with ease.
Wonstom thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schmidt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wonstom throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Wonstom lands.
Wonstom throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wonstom.
Wonstom throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Wonstom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wonstom throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonstom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wonstom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Schmidt has got the better of the exchanges.
Wonstom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schmidt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmidt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wonstom wants to slow Schmidt down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Wonstom throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Schmidt blocks the low kick.
As Wonstom backs away, Schmidt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wonstom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonstom can do to turn this around?
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonstom.
Wonstom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonstom misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmidt counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wonstom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
Wonstom looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Wonstom throws a combination that misses
and Schmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wonstom misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wonstom is breathing heavily.
Wonstom works the jab nicely.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Wonstom avoids it.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Wonstom.
Wonstom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wonstom misses with a combination
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wonstom misses with a two punch combination.
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Wonstom ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonstom scores with a nice right hand.
Wonstom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Wonstom sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Schmidt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Wonstom should have avoided that one.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Wonstom sees coming a mile off.
Wonstom ducks right into an uppercut from Schmidt.
Wonstom is rocked!
Dieter Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wonstom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses Wonstom's front leg but catches the back leg as Wonstom tries to avoid it.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wonstom. Wonstom obviously looking to wear him down.
Wonstom connects with a single shot there.
Wonstom throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonstom misses the target.
Schmidt lands with a nice body punch.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Wonstom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schmidt to score with a decent uppercut.
Wonstom drops his hands momentarily and Schmidt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonstom.
A big right from Wonstom misses.
Wonstom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schmidt slips a jab from Wonstom.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wonstom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Wonstom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Wonstom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wonstom down.
Wonstom misses with a wild combination.
Schmidt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wonstom throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt lands with a cross.
Wonstom tries to score with a low kick but Schmidt moves his leg out of the way.
Schmidt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wonstom just manages to avoid it.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Schmidt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmidt counters with a solid body kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonstom throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt lands a brutal head kick. Wonstom looks out on his feet and Schmidt throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dieter Schmidt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 1823 p4p, 254 weight class) and Lasse Alatalo (ranked 503 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
184 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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176 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo punishes Beton's body with a nice straight punch.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beton misses with a takedown attempt
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Beton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Alatalo misses the body punch
and Beton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beton trying to control from half guard but Alatalo is working away.
Beton is looking for a kimura but Alatalo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beton to get the leverage.
Alatalo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beton looking to pass the guard.
Alatalo controlling the position.
Alatalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beton wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Beton drops his hands momentarily and Alatalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Beton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Beton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alatalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beton in his tracks.
Beton walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Beton counters with a shoot takedown. Alatalo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alatalo controlling the position.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beton is one step ahead there.
Alatalo is trying to keep Beton in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Beton from controlling successfully.
Beton won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beton.
Beton content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beton wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Beton preventing the sweep.
Beton postures up in Alatalo's guard and throws a big left but Alatalo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alatalo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Beton keeping full guard, as Alatalo tries to pass.
Alatalo is still trying to improve position.
Beton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alatalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alatalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beton trying to keep a closed guard but Alatalo is proving a slippery customer.
Beton looking to control but Alatalo passes into half guard.
Beton looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Beton slips the punch.
Beton takes one on the button.
Beton shoots in but no luck this time.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Beton avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beton.
Beton tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Beton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo is controlling Beton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beton is looking for a kimura here.
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Alatalo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alatalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alatalo controls Beton momentarily but Beton frees himself.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard.
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.
Alatalo managing to control the position.
Alatalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beton 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.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beton tries to free his leg and advance position but Alatalo is retaining full guard.
Alatalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beton trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Beton avoids the punch easily.
Beton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Beton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alatalo is fending him off so far but Beton persists. Nope, Alatalo circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beton shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Beton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alatalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beton dives in and grabs Alatalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alatalo pushes down on Beton's head and hops out.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Beton.
Beton doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beton gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Alatalo there.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beton is in Alatalo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alatalo wants to sweep here but Beton controlling him for the moment.
Jos Beton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alatalo is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beton.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Beton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Beton avoids the punch easily.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Beton moved out of range.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beton moves away.
Beton feinted with a counter takedown.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Beton feinted with a counter takedown.
Beton avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a hook but Beton blocks it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beton manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Beton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beton shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beton doesn't seem bothered though.
Beton dives in and grabs Alatalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alatalo pushes down on Beton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beton moves away.
Beton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beton moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Beton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beton moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Beton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beton.
A little jabbing left from Alatalo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Beton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Beton seems content to control.
Beton wants to work for an arm triangle but Alatalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Beton is controlling well.
Alatalo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alatalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alatalo is looking for a sweep. Beton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alatalo won't allow Beton to pass to mount.
Beton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alatalo is staying active underneath Beton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Alatalo has his hands clasped together around Beton's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alatalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Beton.
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.
Beton prevents Alatalo from improving his position.
Beton seems to be working for a kimura but Alatalo defends the submission attempt.
Alatalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton trying to control the action but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alatalo 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lasse Alatalo waved his t-shirt featuring Cartel Elite Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marc Spector (ranked 230 p4p, 14 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 735 p4p, 37 weight class). Mata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. 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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38
143 lbs
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145 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector blocks a head kick by Mata.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
letting Mata counter with a right hand.
A jab from Spector misses.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mata connects with a right hand. Spector shakes it off.
Mata 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.
Spector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
Mata throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mata drops his hands momentarily and Spector takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Mata blocks a head kick by Spector.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spector!
A swing and a miss from Spector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Mata misses.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Spector's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector fakes the leg kick and cracks Mata in the body.
Mata takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Spector looks to land a left hand but Mata moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but Mata avoided it.
Mata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spector pinned against the cage. Spector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Mata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mata.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Mata blocks the leg kick.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mata misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely.
Mata throws a jab when Spector was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Mata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mata 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.
Spector lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spector.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Mata sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mata.
Mata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Mata moves away and avoids it.
Mata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mata.
Mata missing with a left hand there. Spector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Mata as he connects with a hook.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mata throws a sloppy head kick
and Spector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Mata's shoulder, as Mata tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mata misses.
Mata swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Mata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Mata with a jab.
Mata lands a glancing blow to the side of Spector's head.
Spector misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Mata.
Mata looks to land a body kick but Spector moved away.
Spector connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mata with a nice cross.
Mata misses with a takedown
and Spector counters with a three punch combo that has Mata backing up. Mata nods at Spector to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spector checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mata throws a right hand that misses
and Spector counters with a left to the body.
Spector motions for Mata to come forward. Spector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata misses with a hook. Spector ducked under it nicely.
Spector swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spector throws a sloppy body shot
and Mata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Mata.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Spector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dado Mata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mata.
Spector throws a leg kick
and Mata counters with a nice uppercut.
Mata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spector. Spector obviously looking to wear him down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spector might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spector throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata throws a head kick that misses.
Spector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Spector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spector doesn't seem phased though.
Mata cracks a nice hook into Spector's ribs.
Mata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spector scores with a leg kick.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mata. That snapped Spector's head back.
Spector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spector throws out a loose jab but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spector throws a right hand that Mata ducks under and follows up with a left that Mata also avoids with ease.
Mata throws out a counter right but Spector avoids it with no problem.
Spector throws a leg kick
and Mata counters with a takedown into side control.
Spector wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spector's legs.
Mata happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector is looking to reverse the position.
Spector explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata tests Spector's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mata throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dado Mata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dado Mata's cut.
That's time! Spector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Mata misses with a double jab.
Mata connects with a leg kick. Spector looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Mata.
Mata scores with a jab to the body.
Spector tries a low kick but Mata avoids it.
Mata gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spector counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Mata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector blocks the body kick.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spector moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mata. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mata.
Spector throws a poor cross that misses
and Mata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spector really felt that one!
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spector moves away.
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spector counters with a stiff right hand.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector 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.
Good work by Mata as he checks the leg kick.
Spector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.
Spector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mata feints the counter takedown.
Spector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Spector.
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!
Spector avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata tried to score with a low kick but Spector checks it.
Mata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spector manages to avoid it.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but Mata avoided it.
Spector tries a head kick but it misses.
Spector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spector tried to counter with a leg kick but Mata avoided it.
Spector throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mata to counter with a crisp jab.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spector feints and then cracks Mata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mata down.
Nice jab there from Spector.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Spector counters with a quick kick to the body but Mata blocks it.
Mata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Mata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mata throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Spector tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mata lands with a hook. Spector tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spector throws a chopping leg kick but Mata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spector lands a nice looking body kick.
Mata throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mata.
Spector lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mata at a distance.
Mata lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dado Mata just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dado Mata's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mata checks it well.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mata.
Spector slips under a jab.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
and Mata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mata cracks Spector with an open hand slap.
Mata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick from Mata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Mata is just out of range.
Mata scores with a nice right hand.
Spector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mata misses with a looping right.
Spector thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spector backing away here, and Mata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mata throws a leg kick but Spector sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mata lands a body shot.
Mata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spector.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mata checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spector lands a front kick.
Mata checks a leg kick.
Spector goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mata misses with an uppercut. Spector saw that one coming.
Mata throws a hook but Spector avoids it easily.
Spector throws a leg kick that misses.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mata.
Mata takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Mata misses the shot to the body.
Spector works Mata's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Spector lands a jab.
Spector avoids the body shot from Mata.
Mata looks to score with a jab to the body but Spector is just out of range.
Spector throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector throws a jab when Mata was well out of range.
Spector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick.
Spector feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spector to score with a decent uppercut.
Mata is rocked!
Mata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spector finds it's way round the side to connect with Mata's head.
Mata is still on wobbly legs! Can Spector finish him?
Spector lands with a good body shot.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata ducks right into an uppercut from Spector.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Mata with that takedown attempt.
Mata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spector throws a body shot but no joy.
Mata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spector circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mata to the canvas! Mata doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Spector keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Spector!
Marc Spector retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Spector thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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