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SFC26 - Christmas Crusades PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bradley (ranked 7617 p4p, 668 weight class) and Viorel Furnica (ranked 4922 p4p, 540 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viorel Furnica!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furnica tries to land a leg kick but Bradley saw it coming and moves away.
Furnica avoids the head kick by Bradley.
A punch combination from Bradley misses.
Bradley lands with a straight right. Furnica didn't see that one coming.
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Furnica moves out of range easily.
Furnica goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bradley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furnica misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furnica gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furnica lands a nice forearm strike.
Furnica taking a breather here.
Furnica wants to stand but Bradley has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bradley is looking to regain half guard here but Furnica keeps moving and retains side control.
Furnica swings around for an armbar but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Furnica's guard.
Bradley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furnica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradley has managed to get both his arms back between Furnica's legs - danger averted.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Furnica gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnica's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Furnica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradley working for a triangle but Furnica defends it easily.
Furnica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Furnica controls the pace.
It looks like Furnica might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Furnica works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furnica tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bradley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Furnica looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Furnica's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furnica pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furnica shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Joe Bradley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Furnica walks into a straight right hand from Bradley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furnica. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furnica's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Furnica scrambles back to his feet.
Bradley lands a right hook to the body.
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Viorel Furnica has been cut.
Bradley forces Furnica back against the cage and clinches.
Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Furnica has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furnica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
Joe Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furnica shoots in for a double leg but Bradley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Furnica wants to counter with a clinch but Bradley pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnica has managed to clinch.
Furnica prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but Furnica has double underhooks.
Furnica tightens his grip and picks Bradley up, before dumping him to the ground. Bradley manages to land in guard.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furnica can do to turn this around?
Furnica distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Furnica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Furnica lands a couple of elbows.
Furnica is in close to Bradley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Furnica is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Furnica is stalling in the full guard.
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Furnica is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnica blocks a head kick by Bradley.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Furnica avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Furnica dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Furnica blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Furnica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradley sprawls well. Bradley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furnica gets slowly back to his feet.
Furnica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley sets himself, and Furnica steps forward looking for the clinch! Bradley avoids it this time.
Bradley throws a head kick that Furnica semi-blocks.
Furnica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick.
Furnica closes the distance and clinches up with Bradley, looking for a takedown. Furnica pushes Bradley against the cage but Bradley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viorel Furnica.
Furnica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Joe Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley misses with a lunging right hand
and Furnica counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bradley throws an overhand right that lands on Furnica's shoulder, as Furnica tries to avoid the shot.
Furnica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Furnica has a takedown stuffed.
Bradley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furnica doesn't seem bothered though.
Furnica avoids the head kick by Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viorel Furnica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Bradley misses
and Furnica counters by clinching up.
Furnica has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradley throws an elbow that misses.
Furnica using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Furnica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Furnica pulls guard.
Bradley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Furnica keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furnica pulls Bradley in close to prevent any damage.
Furnica throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnica utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Furnica gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furnica's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furnica trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradley's guard.
Furnica stands and throws Bradley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Furnica asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Furnica tries to stand but Bradley is controlling his head.
Furnica controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnica scoring with punches from side control.
Bradley looks to move to half guard but instead Furnica has passed into mount! Damn!
Furnica dominating with strikes here.
Furnica controlling from the full mount.
Viorel Furnica has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furnica controlling from mount.
Furnica landing strikes from the mount and Bradley is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to control but Furnica is having none of it.
Bradley is in a horrible position here. Furnica smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Furnica is landing with some decent strikes but Bradley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Furnica working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Viorel Furnica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furnica punches Bradley on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viorel Furnica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Bradley!
After the fight, Joe Bradley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Byyler (ranked 2253 p4p, 299 weight class) and Yuri Pistolas (ranked 3081 p4p, 385 weight class). Byyler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gettomasa - Ykkösen bägei (feat. Justsesomali). Pistolas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Αχ καρδούλα μο&. Hans Byyler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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208 lbs
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Byyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Pistolas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byyler looks to land a combination but Pistolas avoids it well.
Pistolas unleashes a big counter combination but Byyler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Byyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pistolas takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Yuri Pistolas has been cut.
Pistolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pistolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pistolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byyler tries to clinch but Pistolas moves out of range.
Hans Byyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistolas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pistolas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byyler catches Pistolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Byyler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pistolas misses with an uppercut. Byyler saw that one coming.
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!
Pistolas connects with a body shot that sends Byyler's belly button to the back.
Pistolas looks to throw the jab but Byyler is out of range.
Byyler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Byyler.
Pistolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byyler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pistolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byyler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Pistolas there.
Pistolas lands with a right hand.
Pistolas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pistolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byyler moves away.
Byyler misses with a combination
and Pistolas counters with a nice body shot.
Pistolas lands a body shot.
Pistolas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byyler is breathing heavily.
Pistolas digs a good hook to Byyler's body.
Byyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pistolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pistolas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Byyler momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pistolas punishes Byyler's body with a nice straight punch.
Byyler avoids the body shot from Pistolas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistolas throws a good cross that connects.
Byyler throws a right hand that misses
and Pistolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byyler throws an overhand right that lands on Pistolas's shoulder, as Pistolas tries to avoid the shot.
Byyler tries to bum rush Pistolas with a series of wild strikes but Pistolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pistolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Pistolas.
Pistolas sizes up Byyler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pistolas lands a nice hook to Byyler's body. Byyler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pistolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Byyler is rocked!
Pistolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Pistolas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Byyler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pistolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Byyler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Byyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Byyler misses the shot to the body.
Pistolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Byyler rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Byyler.
Byyler appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pistolas throws out a loose jab but Byyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pistolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byyler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Pistolas.
Pistolas throws a body punch but Byyler moves out of range.
Pistolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pistolas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byyler.
Pistolas thuds a left hand into Byyler's body.
Pistolas misses with a wild body shot.
Byyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pistolas. Byyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byyler tries to clinch up
and Pistolas counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byyler scores with a hook to the body. Pistolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byyler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pistolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byyler doesn't seem bothered though.
Pistolas lands with a good body shot.
Pistolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Pistolas as he connects with a hook.
Byyler walks into a left hand.
Pistolas lands a nice hook to Byyler's body. Byyler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pistolas lands with a good body shot.
Pistolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pistolas lands with a nice body punch.
Pistolas jabs at Byyler's body.
Byyler ducks under a wild hook from Pistolas.
Pistolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Pistolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Pistolas'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.
Pistolas stuns Byyler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yuri Pistolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byyler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hans Byyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Byyler finds it's target.
Pistolas misses the jab.
Pistolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Pistolas gets tackled into the cage by Byyler. Byyler maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pistolas as Byyler tries to tie him up.
Byyler breaks the clinch.
Pistolas punishes Byyler's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pistolas. That snapped Byyler's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byyler slips a straight right by Pistolas.
Some wild striking there from Byyler.
Byyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pistolas circles away quickly and effectively.
Byyler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byyler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pistolas swings for the body but Byyler moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Pistolas has knocked Byyler down with a huge combo! Pistolas steps away and waves a wobbly Byyler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Byyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pistolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pistolas misses with a few strikes there.
Byyler seems to have got his legs back now.
Byyler takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistolas throws a nice looking combination but Byyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pistolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byyler moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Byyler misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Byyler. Those never looked like landing.
Pistolas sends Byyler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pistolas is motioning to the referee to let Byyler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pistolas drops Byyler with a naaaaasty hook - Byyler is in real trouble here! Pistolas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Pistolas!
A victorious Yuri Pistolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe Bang (ranked 4627 p4p, 509 weight class) and Freddie Logan (ranked 8738 p4p, 671 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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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang drives through with a takedown into Logan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Logan keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Logan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Logan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bang trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bang tries for a takedown but Logan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan is not content to let Bang control the position.
Bang is trying to ground and pound but Logan uses the momentary lack of control by Bang to regain half guard.
Bang throws a strike but Logan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
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.
Logan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
Bang pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
Bang wants to hit a switch here but Logan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bang there!
Logan avoids the attempt from Bang to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Moe Bang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Logan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bang seems content to control.
Bang working the head and body with strikes.
Bang throws a strike but Logan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throws an elbow that misses. Logan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Logan!
Logan wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang controlling the position.
Logan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bang wants to sweep here but Logan controlling him for the moment.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bang 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang misses with a low kick.
Logan tries a quick counter leg kick but Bang is wise to it.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logan counters with an inside leg kick.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Logan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bang missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Logan enables Bang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Logan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moe Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Logan trying to control the position here.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Logan stopping the sweep attempt from Bang.
Bang looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang has control of Logan's left arm, preventing Logan from doing any damage.
Logan stays in close to Bang's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moe Bang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan is looking to slow Bang down with leg kicks.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
That kick from Logan tenderised Bang's leg. Bang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang connects with a single shot there.
Logan tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it.
Logan throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Logan gets caught napping as Bang dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bang is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Bang postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Bang throws a wild body kick that Logan sees coming a mile off.
Logan tries to land a leg kick but Bang saw it coming and moves away.
Logan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Logan misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Bang staying out of range there.
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Bang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bang tries to avoid it.
Bang dives in and grabs Logan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Freddie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan, which made it look bad.
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Logan was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Logan pulls Bang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bang wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan is adopting a defensive guard.
Freddie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Logan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Logan looking for a sweep. Not yet Logan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bang, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Bang!
After the big win, Moe Bang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riners Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Gutierrez (ranked 4470 p4p, 420 weight class) and Adriano Morata (ranked 5210 p4p, 460 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by The Fugees–03. Ready or Not. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adriano Morata!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez throws a right hand that Morata ducks under and follows up with a left that Morata also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown attempt from Morata. Morata gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that Morata avoids nicely.
Gutierrez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gutierrez! Morata is backing up but he can't get away as Gutierrez lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Morata and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abel Gutierrez!
In his post fight interview, Abel Gutierrez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Adriano Morata had this to say: 'I'm terribly disappointed ... everything felt so good when I was training, but when it really was, I could not deliver. very sad for the fans ... sorry'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 3167 p4p, 165 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 5742 p4p, 261 weight class). Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chris White has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris White !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mayo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayo, not yet.
White stands and throws Mayo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White wants to control but Mayo is keeping him busy.
Mayo is looking to regain half guard here but White keeps moving and retains side control.
White tries to move to full mount but Mayo actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo wants to control but White passes into side.
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo is looking to reverse the position.
Mayo struggling a bit here.
Mayo is trying to escape the position but White is controlling the position.
Mayo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mayo to see if he's OK.
White has an Americana. Mayo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! White is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if White hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris White !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volt Krueger (ranked 2292 p4p, 278 weight class) and Ryan Griffin (ranked 3775 p4p, 422 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volt Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Krueger does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Krueger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krueger forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Krueger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin tried to score with a low kick but Krueger checks it.
Krueger moves out of range of the body kick.
Krueger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griffin sprawls well initially but Krueger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krueger blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Krueger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to control but Krueger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krueger controlling the pace.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Krueger is very close to passing his half guard.
Krueger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krueger blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Krueger stalling.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Krueger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Krueger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krueger pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin strikes from the bottom but Krueger uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Krueger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Griffin tries to control but Krueger manages to take his back.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Krueger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Griffin tries to break free.
Krueger controlling from the back.
Krueger not allowing Griffin to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Krueger's guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
Krueger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krueger wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin is fighting to break Krueger's control of his arms but Krueger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Griffin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krueger pulls Griffin in to control the position.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krueger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin is working Krueger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Krueger is rocked!
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Krueger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Krueger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Krueger seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volt Krueger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Krueger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volt Krueger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Krueger counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Krueger to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krueger.
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krueger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krueger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin won't allow Krueger to sweep him here.
Griffin is in close to Krueger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krueger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Krueger in his guard.
Krueger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krueger has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Krueger stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Krueger defends easily.
Krueger is stalling in the full guard.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krueger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krueger pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Krueger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Krueger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krueger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krueger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krueger'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.
Volt Krueger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krueger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krueger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krueger was covering up waiting for the punch and Griffin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krueger manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krueger drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
Griffin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Krueger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krueger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Krueger is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin postures up in Krueger's guard and throws a big left but Krueger blocks it.
Griffin distracts Krueger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krueger wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krueger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krueger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Krueger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griffin controls Krueger momentarily but Krueger frees himself.
Krueger passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volt Krueger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Krueger clinches with his opponent.
Griffin is trying to trip Krueger. He has hold of a leg but Krueger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Griffin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Krueger wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krueger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krueger tries to get out of the position.
Krueger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard.
Krueger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Krueger is stalling in the full guard.
Krueger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin has an active guard here but Krueger has managed to pass into half guard.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krueger, right into the meat.
Krueger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Krueger persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Krueger lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffin off the cage and back into range.
Krueger drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Krueger won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Krueger.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - Krueger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krueger moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin is letting Krueger control him for a moment.
Krueger is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Krueger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Krueger scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin sneaks back into half guard.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krueger blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Krueger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Griffin trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krueger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krueger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griffin for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krueger scores with a one two! Griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ryan Griffin has been cut.
Krueger blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Krueger swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Krueger avoids it well.
Krueger clinches.
Krueger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krueger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volt Krueger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krueger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volt Krueger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Sandow (ranked 2145 p4p, 283 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 3357 p4p, 406 weight class). Sandow comes into the arena with Aint No Grave blaring out of the sound system. James Steel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Sandow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel scores with a hook.
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandow.
Steel feints and then cracks Sandow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sandow down.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Sandow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandow tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sandow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandow has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandow's guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Sandow keeps moving.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slips a nice elbow through Sandow's hands, connecting with Sandow's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandow wants to sweep but Steel has passed to side control!
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandow keeps working.
Sandow regains half guard.
Steel seems to be working for a kimura but Sandow defends the submission attempt.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Sandow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Killer Instinct ☠, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Sandow is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandow defends it well.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sandow is working to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Sandow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sandow's guard.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Sandow's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to stand up but Sandow won't let him.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Sandow is keeping the position.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Sandow is defending well.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel is working for a kimura but Sandow is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel is looking for a kimura but Sandow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandow defends it well.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sandow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sandow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.
Steel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damien Sandow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel scores with a jab. Sandow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Sandow shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandow. Sandow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandow scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandow fails with the takedown
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sandow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandow should have avoided that one.
James Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Steel 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.
Sandow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandow goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel as he avoids it easily.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Steel slams his shin into Sandow's torso.
Sandow moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel cracks the inside of Sandow's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Sandow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel looks to land a combination but Sandow avoids it well.
Sandow misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Sandow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sandow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandow. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel cracks Sandow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Sandow shoots in.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandow is one step ahead there.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel working for a triangle but Sandow defends it easily.
Steel working for a triangle but Sandow defends it easily.
Sandow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sandow is aware though and is defending well.
Sandow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Sandow advancing to mount.
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Sandow won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Sandow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sandow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
James Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Sandow looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sandow is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Damien Sandow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Steel!
James Steel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Damien Sandow stepped up to the mic, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hendrix (ranked 3864 p4p, 344 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 2817 p4p, 273 weight class). Hendrix comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. L Manning Hines will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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148 lbs
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34
151 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hines counter with a right hand.
Hendrix darts in looking for a takedown but Hines gets double underhooks and turns Hendrix into the cage.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Hendrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendrix shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendrix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Hines circles away easily
letting Hines counter with a right hand.
Hendrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Hines's guard.
Hines wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hines is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hines trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Hendrix tries to get to full guard but Hines has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines seems to be looking for submissions.
Hines wants to pass to mount but Hendrix is defending the position.
Hendrix is refusing to be controlled, as Hines sits in half guard.
Hendrix has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hines. Oh but Hendrix has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hines goes limp - he's gone! Hendrix jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Hendrix!
Andre Hendrix made sure to mention his sponsor, Riners Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 544 p4p, 69 weight class) and Arnold Layne (ranked 1738 p4p, 208 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Layne!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Layne manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Layne misses.
Layne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Arnold Layne has been cut.
Layne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Layne jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layne's waist but Layne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Layne lands a jab.
Coleman misses with an uppercut
and Layne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman is looking to chop away at Layne's legs.
Layne checks a leg kick.
Coleman 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layne jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coleman defending well as Layne loads up on a big left hand.
Layne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Layne misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layne throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Layne misses its intended target.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman misses with a low kick as Layne jumps back.
Layne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman jabs at Layne's body.
Layne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Layne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Layne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Layne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Layne clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Coleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Layne avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Layne avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Layne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coleman's brow.
Layne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layne backwards.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Layne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman tries to work over Layne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Layne.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Layne.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Layne lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman tries to stall but Layne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Layne tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Layne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Layne avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Coleman gets through Layne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Arnold Layne's cut even more.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Layne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coleman throws the left hand but Layne avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Layne! But no joy.
Layne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Layne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Layne doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Layne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coleman blocks a jab.
As Layne backs away, Coleman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman scores with a spinning back kick!
Layne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Layne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Layne lands a nice shot to the body.
Layne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coleman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Layne.
Layne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Layne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
Arnold Layne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Layne.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Layne.
Layne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman moves out of range as Layne strikes.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Layne throws a right hand that misses
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Layne checks a leg kick nicely.
Layne throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnold Layne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnold Layne'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.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Layne counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Layne manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Coleman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Layne lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman is leaning against Layne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Layne controls his hands.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layne backwards.
Layne throws a head punch that misses.
Layne is breathing heavily.
Layne prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Layne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layne blocks a body shot from Coleman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Layne.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Layne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Layne misses with the head strike.
Coleman gets through Layne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Layne lands with a light punch inside.
Coleman pushes Layne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Layne controls his hands.
Coleman tries a body shot but Layne blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Layne fails to land.
Layne misses with the head strike.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Layne sprawling to the canvas! Layne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Coleman finish him?!
Layne is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Layne is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Layne out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Roosevelt Coleman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 1055 p4p, 153 weight class) and Two Chainz (ranked 1108 p4p, 157 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Chainz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hxD1Cnmn5s kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Two Chainz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Two Chainz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Chainz throws out a loose jab but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Chainz.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Chainz.
Chainz misses with a straight left.
Chainz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockefeller lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chainz.
A punch combination from Chainz misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chainz.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Chainz's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Rockefeller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
A shot to the body from Chainz misses
and Rockefeller counters with a good low kick that Chainz was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockefeller.
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chainz swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockefeller.
A punch lands to the side of Chainz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockefeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Rockefeller misses
and Chainz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chainz lands with an overhand left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chainz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockefeller.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Chainz tries a body shot but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockefeller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chainz's elbow.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Chainz.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chainz wants to stall.
Rockefeller lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Rockefeller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good body shot from Chainz.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chainz.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chainz.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz blocking some punches.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chainz's elbow.
Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Chainz as the two fighters clinch.
Chainz pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Chainz blocks it.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chainz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands a shoulder strike.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Chainz.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Chainz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Chainz.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Chainz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chainz lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller feints and then cracks Chainz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chainz down.
Rockefeller slips under a jab from Chainz.
And Rockefeller counters with a quick kick to the body but Chainz blocks it.
Chainz connects with a body shot.
Chainz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chainz. Chainz obviously looking to wear him down.
Chainz misses with a straight right.
Chainz takes a swing at Rockefeller's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rockefeller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
As Chainz backs away, Rockefeller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Chainz as he checks the leg kick.
Chainz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chainz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chainz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Chainz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz throws a leg kick that misses.
Chainz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Chainz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
Chainz swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rockefeller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockefeller catches Chainz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chainz takes a swing at Rockefeller's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chainz is out of range and Rockefeller settles back down.
Rockefeller with a nice cross.
Chainz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
Chainz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Chainz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chainz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chainz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz throws a right hand that misses
and Chainz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Chainz.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chainz moves away.
Chainz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockefeller under the eye.
Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Chainz throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockefeller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chainz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chainz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockefeller rather than just go for the knockout.
Rockefeller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockefeller is looking to clinch but Chainz is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Rockefeller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chainz stuns Rockefeller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chainz misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockefeller as he connects with a hook.
Chainz thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. Chainz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller doesn't manage to clinch there - Chainz circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chainz! But no joy.
Chainz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chainz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chainz connects with a body shot that sends Rockefeller's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chainz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chainz connects with a body shot that sends Rockefeller's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz throws a right hand that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chainz thinking.
Chainz lands a right hook to the body.
Chainz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rockefeller lands with an uppercut that bounces Chainz off the cage and back into range.
Chainz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chainz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body. Rockefeller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rockefeller scores with a one two! Chainz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chainz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chainz lands with a hook. Rockefeller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rockefeller is rocked!
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is getting worse.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chainz throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rockefeller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chainz jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chainz swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Chainz jabs at Rockefeller's body.
Two Chainz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Good work by Rockefeller as he checks the leg kick.
Chainz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chainz misses with a jab to the body
and Rockefeller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chainz takes a swing at Rockefeller's ribcage but misses.
Chainz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockefeller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chainz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chainz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chainz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Chainz pushes him off.
Chainz lands a right hook to the body.
Chainz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rockefeller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chainz throws a leg kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Chainz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Chainz is just out of range.
Chainz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chainz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chainz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chainz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller.
Chainz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockefeller under the eye.
Rockefeller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range and Chainz settles back down.
It looked like Rockefeller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockefeller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chainz scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Chainz moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Chainz.
Rockefeller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockefeller wants to clinch up but Chainz keeps it at a distance.
Chainz tries to land a front kick but Rockefeller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chainz is looking to slow Rockefeller down with leg kicks.
Chainz lands a really nice looking cross but Rockefeller seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Rockefeller.
Chainz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockefeller tests Chainz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chainz lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Chainz is having none of it.
Chainz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockefeller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockefeller clinches with his opponent.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller presses Chainz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chainz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chainz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Chainz blocks it.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz tries a body shot but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Chainz controls the action.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chainz has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockefeller.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body.
Chainz pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockefeller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chainz throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Chainz ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Chainz controls his hands.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Chainz is leaning against Rockefeller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chainz can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Rockefeller scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chainz misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries to work over Chainz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller - that landed with a thud.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Chainz controls his hands.
Chainz misses with the head strike.
Chainz scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chainz's elbow.
Rockefeller tries to work over Chainz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
Chainz lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands a body punch.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Chainz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chainz lands a body shot.
Chainz lands a hook that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz digs a right hand underneath Rockefeller's ribcage. Rockefeller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Chainz.
Rockefeller tries to work over Chainz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chainz blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Chainz lands with a short shot to the head.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chainz.
Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Chainz.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chainz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
A short right from Chainz.
Chainz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Chainz.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller tries to stall but Chainz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller presses Chainz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller pushes Chainz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chainz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chainz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chainz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Chainz throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Nice shot by Chainz.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Chainz.
Chainz misses the jab.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rockefeller scores with a kick to the body.
Chainz looks to land a right hand but Rockefeller moved out of range.
Rockefeller throwing a counter right hand but Chainz manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Rockefeller throws a combination. Chainz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chainz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chainz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chainz on the side of the head.
Chainz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Rockefeller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Chainz moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chainz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chainz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chainz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chainz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
Rockefeller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chainz. That's going to slow Rockefeller down.
Rockefeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chainz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
James Dean Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockefeller walks into a stiff left hand from Chainz.
Rockefeller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Chainz.
Oh Rockefeller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chainz lands a leg kick that knocks Rockefeller off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Chainz.
A quick step to the side and Rockefeller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chainz throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller seems to have got his legs back now.
Chainz connects with a looping right hand.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller tries a low kick but Chainz avoids it.
Rockefeller moves away from the strike by Chainz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Chainz.
Chainz lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chainz misses its intended target.
Rockefeller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chainz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockefeller.
Chainz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to clinch there but Chainz circles away.
Chainz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockefeller needs to keep his hands up - Chainz had a free shot at his head there.
Chainz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockefeller slips under a jab.
Rockefeller stuns Chainz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Chainz avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz connects with a body shot that sends Rockefeller's belly button to the back.
Chainz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
Chainz digs a good body shot into Rockefeller's ribs.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chainz catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Chainz missing with a left hand there. Rockefeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chainz lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefeller scores with a jab. Chainz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chainz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Two Chainz is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Two Chainz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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