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Some 27: Lodovico - Jackson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hattori (ranked 6778 p4p, 480 weight class) and Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 6530 p4p, 476 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanzo Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monkhbat Togoruutan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togoruutan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hattori defends it nicely.
Hattori gets caught napping as Togoruutan dives in and scores a takedown. Hattori manages to retain guard.
Togoruutan stopping the sweep attempt from Hattori.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Togoruutan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan pushes down on Hattori's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Togoruutan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Togoruutan prevents Hattori from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Togoruutan controlling his opponent.
Hattori bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Togoruutan looking to control.
Togoruutan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hattori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Togoruutan is trying to keep Hattori in close.
Hattori scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Togoruutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Togoruutan keeps moving.
Togoruutan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattori is aware though and is defending well.
Togoruutan is pulling down on Hattori's head to control his posture.
Hattori trying to control but Togoruutan is working from the bottom.
Togoruutan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hattori controls the pace.
Hattori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori landing with the ground and pound.
Hattori is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Togoruutan working for a triangle but Hattori defends it easily.
Togoruutan 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.
Hattori postures up in Togoruutan's guard and throws a big left but Togoruutan blocks it.
Hattori trying to control but Togoruutan is working from the bottom.
Hattori postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Togoruutan keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Togoruutan holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Togoruutan keeps moving.
Togoruutan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Togoruutan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hattori throws a big right hand that misses.
Togoruutan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Togoruutan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hattori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is trying to control the position but Hattori postures up.
Hattori has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hattori keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Togoruutan's head.
Togoruutan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattori is aware though and is defending well.
Hattori trying to move into half guard but instead Togoruutan has managed to sweep!
Hattori is pulling down on Togoruutan's head. It's preventing any offense from Togoruutan, at least for the moment.
Hattori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Togoruutan looking to pass the guard.
Hattori trying to control the position.
Togoruutan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is trying to keep Togoruutan in close.
Hattori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togoruutan is one step ahead there.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan is stalling in the full guard.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Togoruutan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Togoruutan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hattori circles away.
Hanzo Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkhbat Togoruutan.
Hattori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Togoruutan defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hattori. No joy for Togoruutan on that attempt.
Hattori throws a quick counter head kick but Togoruutan was just out of range.
Togoruutan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hattori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hattori wants to sweep but no luck.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hattori is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hattori is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hattori is on top in guard.
Hattori trying to control but Togoruutan is working from the bottom.
Togoruutan wants to sweep but no luck.
Togoruutan is adopting a defensive guard.
Togoruutan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hattori is aware though and is defending well.
Hattori scoring with punches to the head and body.
Togoruutan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Togoruutan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hattori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hattori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hattori controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Togoruutan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hattori is really struggling to control Togoruutan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkhbat Togoruutan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Togoruutan has a takedown stuffed.
Togoruutan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hattori circles away.
Hattori appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hattori.
And Togoruutan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hattori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hattori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Togoruutan pinned against the cage. Togoruutan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Togoruutan closes the distance and clinches up with Hattori, looking for a takedown. Togoruutan pushes Hattori against the cage but Hattori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkhbat Togoruutan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanzo Hattori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Togoruutan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hattori sprawls well initially but Togoruutan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Togoruutan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Togoruutan is working away from the top position though.
Hattori is staying active underneath Togoruutan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hattori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hattori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Togoruutan is one step ahead there.
Togoruutan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Togoruutan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hattori is keeping the position for now.
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Togoruutan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hattori is fending him off so far but Togoruutan persists. Nope, Hattori circles away and we're back to standing.
Togoruutan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hattori!
Togoruutan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hattori, who protects the arm well.
Hattori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Togoruutan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hattori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hattori is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hattori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Togoruutan is working away from the top position though.
Hattori moves into full guard.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hattori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hattori looking to control but Togoruutan passes into half guard.
Hattori is trying to get back to full guard.
Hattori is trying to maintain the position but Togoruutan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hattori trying to get back to full guard but Togoruutan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Togoruutan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Togoruutan wants to control the pace but Hattori is squirming around nicely.
Hattori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Togoruutan avoids the attempt from Hattori to control.
Togoruutan fails to move to back control.
That's six 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.
Togoruutan content just to control the position here.
Hattori is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Togoruutan is looking to work his way around to Hattori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hattori slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hattori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hattori is pulling down on Togoruutan's head. It's preventing any offense from Togoruutan, at least for the moment.
Hattori keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
Hattori looking to control.
Monkhbat Togoruutan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hattori is keeping the position for now.
Togoruutan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hattori is looking to stand up but Togoruutan isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hattori manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Togoruutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Togoruutan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hattori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hattori trying to control but Togoruutan is working from the bottom.
Hattori wants to pass the guard but Togoruutan is keeping the position.
Togoruutan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Togoruutan keeps moving.
Hattori distracts Togoruutan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Togoruutan keeps moving.
Hattori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan looking to control.
Hattori with a nice head shot there.
Togoruutan has momentary wrist control but Hattori slips an elbow through the middle.
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Togoruutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanzo Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Togoruutan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hattori manages to get himself to full guard.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hattori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hattori looking to control but Togoruutan passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Togoruutan wants to pass the guard but Hattori is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkhbat Togoruutan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Togoruutan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!
Monkhbat Togoruutan wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Monkhbat Togoruutan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Timms (ranked 3370 p4p, 355 weight class) and Kwon Woo Lee (ranked 6825 p4p, 518 weight class). Kwon Woo Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Timms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kwon Woo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timms swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
We've been told by Timms's head coaches at Smitty's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Timms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Timms.
Timms clinches with his opponent.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timms tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Timms back against the cage.
Timms gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Timms has him pinned against the cage.
Timms is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timms is stalling here.
Timms lands with a right to the head.
Lee jumps guard but Timms turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Timms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timms lands a left hand.
Timms gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Timms lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to pull guard but Timms holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Phil Timms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwon Woo Lee.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Timms.
Lee is rocked!
Timms thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Timms finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Timms throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lee is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Timms!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Maldono (ranked 4321 p4p, 401 weight class) and Daniel Jones (ranked 3719 p4p, 364 weight class). Jones has chosen Number 1 as his entrance music. Daniel Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Maldono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dives in and grabs Maldono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maldono pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones lands a head kick. Maldono smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maldono shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maldono got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maldono has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Maldono is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maldono is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maldono is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Jones!
Daniel Jones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Herrera (ranked 22338 p4p, 532 weight class) and Betrdanu Son (ranked 2819 p4p, 305 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Betrdanu Son!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Son.
Son scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Son lands a nice forearm strike.
Herrera takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Son landing a few strikes.
Herrera is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son working the ground and pound.
Son lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Son taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Son working the ground and pound.
Son wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Son working the ground and pound from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herrera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Son has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Son is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Herrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Herrera is pushing Son's head away, looking to escape. Son manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herrera down.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Son lands a decent elbow from side control.
Herrera pushes Son away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Son gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Son landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Son trying to control the position but Herrera is working away.
Son advances nicely into full mount.
Herrera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Son lands a heavy elbow.
Herrera is rocked!
Son is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Herrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Son with a couple of short strikes.
Herrera is in a horrible position here. Son smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Son connects with a bit shot that sees Herrera covering up! More strikes from Son and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Son is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Betrdanu Son!
Betrdanu Son gave a mention to Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 3320 p4p, 350 weight class) and Milan Zatopek (ranked 3485 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abul Khayr Belabed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milan Zatopek!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatopek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belabed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zatopek but Zatopek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Zatopek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zatopek darts in and clinches Belabed up against the cage.
Zatopek stalling in the clinch.
Zatopek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zatopek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zatopek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belabed is trying to drag Zatopek to the mat but Zatopek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zatopek lands a nice shot to the body.
Zatopek digs a right hand into Belabed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belabed's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatopek digs a right hand into Belabed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belabed's gas tank.
The referee calls for Zatopek to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zatopek.
Belabed is rocked!
Zatopek lands a body shot.
Oh Belabed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zatopek creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Belabed with a big uppercut! Belabed tries to clinch up but Zatopek pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Belabed to the mat! Belabed covers up and Zatopek unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milan Zatopek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donte Billings (ranked 3373 p4p, 344 weight class) and Augustus Kratos (ranked 1729 p4p, 216 weight class). Kratos has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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25
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donte Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Kratos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings misses with a leg kick.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kratos.
Kratos wants to counter the offense by Billings and move into the clinch position.
Kratos dodges the punch combination from Billings.
Billings throws a lazy uppercut
and Kratos counters by moving into the clinch.
Billings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kratos as Billings tries to tie him up.
Billings has a couple of punches blocked by Kratos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kratos breaks from the clinch.
Kratos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kratos moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings misses with a hook.
Kratos wants to counter the offense by Billings and move into the clinch position.
Billings throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Augustus Kratos has been cut.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Billings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Billings connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kratos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kratos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billings defends it well.
Kratos defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Billings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Billings sets himself, and Kratos steps forward looking for the clinch! Billings avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Kratos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kratos moves away.
A low kick from Billings is predictable there
and Kratos moves into the clinch.
Kratos breaks from the clinch.
Kratos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Billings takes a swing at Kratos's ribcage but misses.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kratos moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Kratos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kratos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kratos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kratos breaks the clinch.
Billings misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kratos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kratos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billings throws a series of punches but Kratos moves out of range.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Billings shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Kratos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings sets himself, and Kratos steps forward looking for the clinch! Billings avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kratos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billings.
Kratos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billings.
Kratos tries to counter with a clinch but Billings shakes him off and moves away.
Kratos slips a jab from Billings.
Kratos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Billings tries to work over Kratos's front leg with a kick but Kratos checks it.
Kratos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Kratos feints the counter takedown.
Billings misses with a body shot
and Kratos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kratos.
Billings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kratos has him pressed against the cage.
Kratos breaks from the clinch.
Kratos moves out of range as Billings strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Billings's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Billings duly obliges.
Billings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billings sets himself, and Kratos steps forward looking for the clinch! Billings avoids it this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Billings.
Billings is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kratos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Billings lands with a straight right. Kratos didn't see that one coming.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billings misses with a series of wild punches.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Donte Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws a leg kick but Kratos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kratos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Billings misses the target.
Kratos checks a low kick from Billings.
Kratos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kratos blocks a leg kick.
Billings misses with a wild combination.
Kratos wants to counter with a clinch but Billings pushes him away.
Billings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Billings attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kratos tries to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Billings does no damage.
Kratos tries to counter with a clinch but Billings shakes him off and moves away.
Billings lands a nice hook to Kratos's body. Kratos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kratos at a distance.
Kratos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billings.
Billings sets himself, and Kratos steps forward looking for the clinch! Billings avoids it this time.
Billings takes a swing at Kratos's ribcage but misses.
Kratos checks a low kick from Billings.
Kratos feints the counter takedown.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Kratos with the counter takedown but Billings avoids it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Billings misses with a body kick.
Kratos with the counter takedown but Billings avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Billings.
Billings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billings throws an overhand right that lands on Kratos's shoulder, as Kratos tries to avoid the shot.
Billings tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kratos is able to avoid easily.
Kratos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Billings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kratos checks it well.
Kratos checks a leg kick.
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kratos.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws the left hand but Kratos avoids the punch easily.
Kratos tries to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kratos checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Billings.
Kratos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kratos tries to counter with a clinch but Billings shakes him off and moves away.
Billings throws a low kick but Kratos moves out of range easily.
Kratos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Billings.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kratos checks a leg kick nicely.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augustus Kratos'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. This is the final round!
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Kratos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Billings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kratos can do to turn this around?
Billings swinging wildly here.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donte Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
Kratos slips a straight right by Billings.
Billings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kratos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Kratos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kratos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Billings misses with the combination.
Kratos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billings defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kratos ducks right into an uppercut from Billings.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings throws a leg kick
and Kratos counters by moving into the clinch.
Kratos manages to break the clinch.
Billings misses with a wild combination.
Kratos wants to counter the offense by Billings and move into the clinch position.
Billings feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kratos's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kratos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Billings. That one must have hurt.
Billings takes a swing at Kratos's ribcage but misses.
Billings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billings throws a jab but it's blocked by Kratos.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kratos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Billings misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings wants to slow Kratos down by chopping away at his legs.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings thuds a left hand into Kratos's body.
A big left from Billings misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Billings.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Billings sets himself, and Kratos steps forward looking for the clinch! Billings avoids it this time.
Billings swings for the body but Kratos moves out of range.
Kratos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings throws the left hand but Kratos avoids the punch easily.
Billings throws a right hand that Kratos ducks under and follows up with a left that Kratos also avoids with ease.
Kratos feints the counter takedown.
Billings tests Kratos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kratos blocks the body kick.
Billings misses with a body shot.
Billings thumps Kratos with a low kick.
Billings throws a jab when Kratos was well out of range.
Nice cross by Billings.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Kratos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
and Kratos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kratos.
Billings misses with the head strike.
Kratos lands a shoulder strike.
Kratos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Donte Billings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Kratos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings with a jab.
Billings misses with a double jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kratos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billings.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Billings will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Kratos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kratos moves out of range of the body kick from Billings.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kratos moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Billings misses with a low kick as Kratos jumps back.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Kratos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Billings misses.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Kratos is just out of range.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Kratos is just out of range.
Kratos wants to counter the offense by Billings and move into the clinch position.
Billings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kratos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kratos breaks the clinch.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kratos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kratos walks into a stiff left hand from Billings.
Kratos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Kratos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billings.
Billings throws a leg kick
and Kratos counters by clinching up.
Kratos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billings connects with a body shot.
Kratos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Kratos with the counter takedown but Billings avoids it easily.
Kratos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Billings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kratos backs up against the cage.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kratos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Billings won't be happy with that.
Donte Billings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kratos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kratos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Billings has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Billings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billings gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kratos stands up and beckons Billings to join him on the feet.
Augustus Kratos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Kratos feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Billings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billings 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Donte Billings!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Donte Billings!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Donte Billings!
Donte Billings wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cooper (ranked 2985 p4p, 324 weight class) and Yue Tai Han (ranked 3037 p4p, 330 weight class). Winston Cooper had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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152 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yue Tai Han!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Han paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Han.
Cooper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Han off and has taken his back!
Cooper is hanging on to Han's back as he tries to escape.
Han keeps trying to improve his position.
Han is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cooper is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Han tries to escape but Cooper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cooper has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Han is defending well but eventually Cooper manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Han has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winston Cooper!
Winston Cooper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus McDougall (ranked 3440 p4p, 368 weight class) and Pal Hasani (ranked 1418 p4p, 169 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hasani's choice of entrance music: Slipknot - Duality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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143 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus McDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pal Hasani!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall throws a right hand that misses
and Hasani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDougall thinking.
McDougall misses with a straight right.
Hasani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDougall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDougall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hasani counters with a stiff right hand.
McDougall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hasani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDougall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hasani counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDougall falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDougall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDougall throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McDougall throws a right and a left that Hasani avoids nicely.
McDougall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hasani counter with a right hand.
McDougall is rocked!
McDougall is breathing heavily.
McDougall is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hasani doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McDougall crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McDougall's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pal Hasani!
After the fight, Pal Hasani was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osman Dawoud (ranked 1061 p4p, 134 weight class) and Jrayden Johnson (ranked 2517 p4p, 276 weight class). The key to victory for Osman Dawoud has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osman Dawoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawoud is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Dawoud circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawoud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osman Dawoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawoud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawoud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawoud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Dawoud.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawoud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawoud lands a right hand.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud avoiding damage.
I was talking to Dawoud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawoud scores with a hook to the body.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawoud lands a shot to the body.
Dawoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawoud.
Dawoud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Dawoud.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawoud works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawoud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Dawoud is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawoud presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dawoud.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Dawoud is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson letting Dawoud take a breather here.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Dawoud.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawoud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Dawoud as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dawoud.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawoud.
Dawoud slows down the pace here.
Dawoud just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dawoud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Dawoud presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawoud digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Dawoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawoud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dawoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawoud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dawoud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Dawoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dawoud digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Dawoud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dawoud as the two fighters clinch.
Dawoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dawoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawoud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a shot to the body.
Dawoud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawoud seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dawoud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike.
Dawoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Dawoud slows down the pace here.
Dawoud lands a body punch.
Dawoud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawoud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawoud pinned against the cage. Dawoud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawoud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Jrayden Johnson has been cut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Dawoud circles away easily
and Dawoud counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osman Dawoud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico (ranked 358 p4p, 53 weight class) and Akoni Jackson (ranked 471 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akoni Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Di Lodovico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Di Lodovico misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Di Lodovico swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Di Lodovico to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson is trying to keep Di Lodovico in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Lodovico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Di Lodovico cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Di Lodovico just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Di Lodovico has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Di Lodovico misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Di Lodovico fails to land.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Di Lodovico has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Di Lodovico working aggressively here.
Di Lodovico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Di Lodovico's elbow.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Di Lodovico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Di Lodovico scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Di Lodovico goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Di Lodovico rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Di Lodovico working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Di Lodovico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Di Lodovico has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Di Lodovico controlling the positon.
Di Lodovico trying to control.
Jackson has hold of Di Lodovico's leg, trying to break free but it's let Di Lodovico lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Jackson is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Di Lodovico throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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