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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Easy Zee (ranked 5098 p4p, 457 weight class) and Freddie Daisy (ranked 6737 p4p, 487 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Easy Zee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Daisy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daisy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zee has time to react.
It looks like Easy Zee has been cut.
Zee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daisy counters with a nice right hand that sends Zee toppling to the canvas! Zee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Daisy finish him?!
Zee is rocked!
Zee shoots and misses
and Daisy rattles Zee with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Zee tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Daisy dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Zee stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Freddie Daisy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasuto Yamawanka (ranked 7205 p4p, 427 weight class) and Anthony McMaster (ranked 5713 p4p, 377 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasuto Yamawanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMaster pushes Yamawanka up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamawanka throws a head punch that misses.
Yamawanka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMaster breaks from the clinch.
McMaster scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Kasuto Yamawanka has been cut.
McMaster sends Yamawanka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McMaster is motioning to the referee to let Yamawanka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yamawanka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamawanka walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! McMaster swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony McMaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Smok Kiss (ranked 6806 p4p, 467 weight class) and Max Tempest (ranked 6803 p4p, 466 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tempest's choice of entrance music: Raise Hell MOP. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Smok Kiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss works the jab nicely.
Kiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tempest.
Tempest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiss lands the left hand.
Tempest slips a jab and a cross from Kiss.
Max Tempest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kiss instigates a clinch.
Kiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tempest backwards.
Tempest breaks from the clinch.
Kiss pushes Tempest up against the cage in a clinch.
Tempest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tempest is trying to push Kiss away but Kiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tempest can't break the clinch.
Kiss has Tempest pressed against the cage, preventing Tempest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Kiss.
Kiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kiss lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiss digs a right hand into Tempest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tempest's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Kiss.
Tempest looks winded!
Tempest can't break the clinch.
Tempest is trying to push Kiss away but Kiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tempest working aggressively here.
Tempest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiss keeps control of Tempest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kiss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiss lands a left hand.
Kiss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tempest or not.
Kiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tempest or not.
Kiss works on Tempest's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiss pushes Tempest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiss.
Kiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tempest backwards.
Kiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tempest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiss lands a nice looking body shot.
Tempest misses with a combination
and Kiss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiss connects with a single shot there.
Kiss blocks a head kick by Tempest.
Tempest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Tempest.
Kiss takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiss has Tempest pressed against the cage, preventing Tempest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiss prevents Tempest from breaking the clinch.
Kiss lands an uppercut.
Kiss scores with a hook to the body.
Tempest is trying to push Kiss away but Kiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tempest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest can't break the clinch.
Kiss cracks Tempest with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kiss.
Kiss lands a shot to the body.
Kiss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tempest's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Kiss.
Kiss lands with a left to the head.
Kiss lands with a light punch inside.
Tempest is trying to break the clinch but Kiss is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiss.
Kiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiss.
Kiss lands a nice uppercut.
Tempest takes a shot to the head.
Kiss keeps control of Tempest as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tempest takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Kiss.
Kiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiss.
A short right from Kiss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiss lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kiss.
Tempest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiss lands a left hand.
Kiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tempests head.
Kiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiss pushes Tempest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kiss.
Kiss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kiss.
Kiss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tempest is rocked!
It looks like Max Tempest has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tempest is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiss finish him?
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kiss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiss.
Kiss creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tempest's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tempest drops to his knees and Kiss pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smok Kiss!
In his post fight interview, Smok Kiss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young Guy (ranked 6495 p4p, 456 weight class) and Gianluca Lucci (ranked 5664 p4p, 442 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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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Young Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianluca Lucci!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucci throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Lucci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Lucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy misses with a hook
and Lucci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guy thinking.
Guy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Lucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucci misses with a right hand
and Guy counters with a left right combination that sends Lucci crashing to the mat - Guy wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Lucci out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young Guy!
A relieved looking Young Guy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Jackson (ranked 5300 p4p, 479 weight class) and John Snape (ranked 5367 p4p, 485 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies & Gentlemen. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Snape!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Snape.
Snape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Snape ducks under and follows up with a left that Snape also avoids with ease.
Snape checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Snape avoids it easily.
Snape lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Nice shot lands for Snape.
Snape moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Snape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snape thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Snape has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Snape rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Snape walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snape loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Snape moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy.
Snape throws a big shot that misses.
Snape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snape misses with an uppercut.
Snape takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Snape was well out of range.
Jackson slips a jab from Snape.
Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Kurt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snape misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Snape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Snape looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson slips a jab from Snape.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Snape might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson cracks the inside of Snape's front leg.
Snape looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Snape saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snape misses with a hook.
Snape tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A big right from Snape misses.
Jackson slips a jab from Snape.
Snape missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snape lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Snape throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Snape manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Snape moves out of range easily.
A jab from Snape misses.
Snape looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Snape strikes.
Snape misses with a right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Snape avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson punishes Snape's body with a nice straight punch.
Snape misses with a straight right.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snape.
Snape avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Snape.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Snape misses.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson cracks the inside of Snape's front leg.
Snape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Snape loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
As Snape backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snape throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jackson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Snape connects with a single shot there.
Snape lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Snape misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snape.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Snape on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Snape misses its intended target.
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 Kurt Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snape misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snape.
Snape looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a jab when Snape was well out of range.
Snape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snape throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snape.
A leg kick checked by Snape.
Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Snape moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range.
Snape throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Snape uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Snape misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tries to bum rush Snape with a series of wild strikes but Snape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape.
Snape checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Snape.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape.
Jackson 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.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape.
Snape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snape misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws a leg kick but Snape sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook. Snape ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snape lands a jab to the nose.
Snape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Snape throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Snape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snape is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Snape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Snape moved away.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Snape takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kurt Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Snape checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson slips a jab from Snape.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Snape.
Snape throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snape.
Snape throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Snape moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snape lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snape throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Snape takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Snape.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Snape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snape.
Snape defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Snape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Snape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Snape throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Snape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Snape to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snape.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snape.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch.
Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snape looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Snape misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Snape misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Snape misses the target.
Snape throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Snape down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Snape has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snape and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snape throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
A big left from Snape misses.
Snape punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Snape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Snape.
Snape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Snape loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Snape.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snape takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snape.
Some bone on bone action there as Snape checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snape lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snape lands a jab to the head.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snape misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
Snape slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Snape throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking to slow Snape down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws a hook but Snape avoids it easily.
Snape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snape throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Snape moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy.
Snape looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch.
Snape cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Snape. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Snape is out of range.
Snape steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Snape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snape lands a shoulder strike.
Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Snape's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Snape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Snape connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Snape.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Snape as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a jab when Snape was well out of range.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Snape moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Nice defenses there by Snape.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Snape with an uppercut!
Snape looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snape misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snape moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Snape dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Snape throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Snape.
Well Snape 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snape!
John Snape decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiran Looez (ranked 3048 p4p, 352 weight class) and Not Brock Lesnar (ranked 6070 p4p, 475 weight class). Not Brock Lesnar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keiran Looez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Not Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Looez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Looez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Looez.
Lesnar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Looez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Looez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Looez with that takedown attempt.
Looez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Looez is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Looez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Looez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Looez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Looez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Looez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Looez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lesnar!
Looez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Looez controlling the pace for now.
Lesnar tries to buck Looez off but he can't manage it.
Looez controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Looez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lesnar looks a forlorn figure.
Looez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Looez cracks Lesnar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Looez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Looez blocks Lesnar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Looez controlling his opponent.
Lesnar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Looez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Looez raining down shots from the mount!
Looez controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Looez controlling from mount.
Looez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lesnar for as long as he can get away with.
Looez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Looez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Looez continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiran Looez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Looez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Looez shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Looez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Looez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Looez cracks Lesnar with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Looez stalls from top position.
Looez working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Looez is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Lesnar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Looez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Looez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Looez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Looez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lesnar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep.
Looez controlling the position from side mount.
Lesnar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Looez controlling from side mount.
Looez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looez advances to full mount.
Looez controlling his opponent.
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
Looez controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Looez continues to hold on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiran Looez dominated that second round.
That's time! Looez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Looez swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Looez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Looez lands in his opponent's guard.
Looez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Looez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Looez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Looez passes Lesnar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Looez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Looez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Looez stalling.
Looez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looez controlling the action here.
Looez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lesnar!
Looez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lesnar?
Looez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Looez.
Keiran Looez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keiran Looez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Looez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiran Looez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Looez, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiran Looez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 3408 p4p, 387 weight class) and Daisuka Huga (ranked 3145 p4p, 360 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuka Huga!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Jackson lands.
It looks like Daisuka Huga has been cut.
Huga throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson swings for the body but Huga moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Huga covering up! Jackson comes in with a big uppercut and Huga goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Johnson (ranked 6082 p4p, 476 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 2584 p4p, 312 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with On The Run Jompson Brothers blaring out of the sound system. Manny Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at IFA: Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manny Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson slips a jab from Johnson.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps 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!
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Anderson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
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.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Johnson sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson had his way with John Anderson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anderson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Anderson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Johnson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
John Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:42
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:42
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala (ranked 2733 p4p, 299 weight class) and Wedzad Hrzic (ranked 2193 p4p, 246 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wedzad Hrzic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrzic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munkhbayasgala's waist but Munkhbayasgala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hrzic off to one side.
Munkhbayasgala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hrzic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munkhbayasgala pulls his head out easily.
Munkhbayasgala throwing shots but Hrzic is blocking nicely.
Hrzic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munkhbayasgala pulls his head out easily.
Hrzic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munkhbayasgala pulls his head out easily.
Hrzic is looking to improve his position.
Hrzic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hrzic taking some punishment here, with Munkhbayasgala in his half guard.
We've been hearing that Munkhbayasgala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munkhbayasgala slips a nice elbow through Hrzic's hands, connecting with Hrzic's forehead.
Munkhbayasgala lands with a punch from half guard.
Munkhbayasgala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hrzic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hrzic is rocked!
Munkhbayasgala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hrzic is still in real trouble! Can Munkhbayasgala finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munkhbayasgala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrzic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munkhbayasgala.
Hrzic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munkhbayasgala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hrzic working for a triangle but Munkhbayasgala defends it easily.
Hrzic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munkhbayasgala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hrzic looks winded!
Munkhbayasgala arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hrzic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
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