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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hattori (ranked 23780 p4p, 495 weight class) and Lucas Pablo (ranked 23529 p4p, 512 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori has closed the distance and engaged Pablo in a clinch.
Hattori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pablo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hattori drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pablo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
Hattori feinted with a counter takedown.
Hattori dodges the punch combination from Pablo.
Pablo wants to clinch but Hattori slips to the side
and Hattori counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hattori wants to work for an arm triangle but Pablo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hattori in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hattori is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori is looking for a kimura but Pablo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hattori to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo tries to get to full guard but Hattori has control of the leg.
Hattori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hattori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pablo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hattori.
Hattori seems to be working for a kimura but Pablo defends the submission attempt.
Pablo is trying to stand.
Hattori wants to pass to mount but Pablo is defending the position.
Hattori with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hattori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pablo is trying to maintain the position but Hattori is very close to passing his half guard.
Hattori is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hattori lands with a punch from half guard.
Hattori controlling the pace.
Hattori seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pablo for as long as he can get away with.
Pablo trying to control but Hattori postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pablo is looking to improve his position.
Hattori is working for a submission of some sort.
Hattori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hattori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hattori's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hattori showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hattori throws a big right hand that misses.
Hattori is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hattori has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hattori controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pablo fails with the takedown
and Hattori counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pablo won't be happy with that.
Hattori tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo being controlled for a moment.
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 working the ground and pound.
That's six 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.
Hattori moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hattori working the ground and pound.
Hattori is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hattori is working Pablo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hattori scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pablo to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori controls the position.
Hattori cracks Pablo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pablo is rocked!
Hattori scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pablo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hattori can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanzo Hattori!
Lucas Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Puta!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alcibiades Cleinias (ranked 6108 p4p, 455 weight class) and Monkhbat Togoruutan (ranked 3945 p4p, 361 weight class). Cleinias kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zorba The Greek. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alcibiades Cleinias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monkhbat Togoruutan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Cleinias.
It looks like Monkhbat Togoruutan has been cut.
Cleinias looks for a takedown but Togoruutan sprawls well.
And Togoruutan tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleinias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleinias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Togoruutan did well to prevent Cleinias getting side control.
Cleinias wants to stand but Togoruutan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Togoruutan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleinias seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Togoruutan gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan working for a triangle but Cleinias defends it easily.
Cleinias wanted to stand there but Togoruutan had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cleinias misses with a hook to the body
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control.
Cleinias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Togoruutan wants to control but Cleinias is keeping him busy.
Togoruutan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Togoruutan tries for a kimura but Cleinias is defending well.
Cleinias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cleinias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias prevents Togoruutan from moving into mount.
Togoruutan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Togoruutan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cleinias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Togoruutan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cleinias seems a little lost for a moment, as Togoruutan dominates the positioning.
Togoruutan tries to move to mount but Cleinias blocks the move with his legs.
Cleinias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Togoruutan trying to control the action but Cleinias is working from the bottom.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Togoruutan prevents Cleinias from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleinias misses with a shot to the body
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleinias!
Cleinias throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cleinias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Togoruutan on his heels. He'll look to pass Togoruutan's guard now, I'm sure.
Togoruutan is working an open guard so Cleinias takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cleinias gets caught flat footed, as Togoruutan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleinias wants to stand up but Togoruutan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias pushes Togoruutan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Togoruutan avoids the body shot from Cleinias.
Togoruutan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cleinias shoots in for a takedown but Togoruutan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cleinias fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcibiades Cleinias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togoruutan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Togoruutan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Togoruutan takes one on the button.
Cleinias looks to land a left hand but Togoruutan moved out of range nicely.
Cleinias throws a nice looking combination but Togoruutan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Togoruutan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias misses with a hook. Togoruutan ducked under it nicely.
And Togoruutan tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleinias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Cleinias misses.
Togoruutan feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Cleinias.
Alcibiades Cleinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleinias throws a predictable looking body shot
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control.
Cleinias stops Togoruutan from passing to mount.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan drags him back down.
Togoruutan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cleinias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Togoruutan is controlling him well.
Togoruutan is looking to take a break and control but Cleinias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias is trying to buck Togoruutan off.
Togoruutan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleinias's legs.
Cleinias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cleinias trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Togoruutan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cleinias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Togoruutan tries to control but Cleinias wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias bucks Togoruutan off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cleinias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Togoruutan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cleinias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Togoruutan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cleinias pushes Togoruutan off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Togoruutan dodges the punch combination from Cleinias.
And Togoruutan tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleinias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleinias misses the shot to the body.
Cleinias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleinias!
Cleinias bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cleinias is breathing heavily.
Cleinias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togoruutan swivels and escapes.
Cleinias misses with a lunging right hand
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleinias's legs.
Cleinias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Togoruutan tries for a kimura but Cleinias is defending well.
Togoruutan is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleinias is defending well.
Cleinias is pushing Togoruutan's head away, looking to escape. Togoruutan manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Cleinias's face as Togoruutan controls the position.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan drags him back down.
Togoruutan tries to move to mount but Cleinias blocks the move with his legs.
Cleinias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cleinias stops Togoruutan from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan drags him back down.
Togoruutan moves into full mount!
Cleinias's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Togoruutan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cleinias is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Togoruutan controlling from the full mount.
Togoruutan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cleinias is squirming around, avoiding Togoruutan's attempts to control the action.
Cleinias is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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 Alcibiades Cleinias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monkhbat Togoruutan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cleinias scores with a jab.
Togoruutan shoots in and bounces Cleinias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleinias is retaining full guard.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cleinias keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Togoruutan wants to control from the top but Cleinias keeps moving.
Cleinias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togoruutan trying to control but Cleinias is working from the bottom.
Cleinias wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cleinias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Togoruutan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleinias somewhat.
Togoruutan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cleinias throws a looping overhand right but Togoruutan ducks down to avoid it.
Togoruutan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cleinias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cleinias swings for the body but Togoruutan moves out of range.
Togoruutan with the counter takedown but Cleinias avoids it easily.
Cleinias scores with a punch to the head.
Cleinias misses with an uppercut.
Cleinias misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleinias throws a lazy uppercut
and Togoruutan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleinias's guard.
Togoruutan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan throwing strikes from guard but Cleinias blocks nicely.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleinias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan prevents Cleinias from getting back to his feet.
Cleinias keeping moving, preventing Togoruutan from controlling successfully.
Togoruutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleinias wants to stand up but Togoruutan is controlling him.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleinias is retaining full guard.
Cleinias wants to stand up but Togoruutan is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Togoruutan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleinias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet but Togoruutan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alcibiades Cleinias is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleinias swinging wildly here.
Togoruutan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cleinias misses with a lunging right hand
and Togoruutan counters with a single leg into guard. Cleinias didn't expect that.
Cleinias manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cleinias wants to get back to striking at distance but Togoruutan won't allow it.
Cleinias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cleinias misses with a wild combination.
Togoruutan feints the counter takedown.
Cleinias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Togoruutan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Togoruutan tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleinias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Togoruutan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cleinias manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Togoruutan is trying to pull guard but Cleinias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cleinias prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias working hard to break the clinch.
Cleinias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Togoruutan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Togoruutan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Togoruutan wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleinias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Togoruutan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cleinias has managed to get both his arms back between Togoruutan's legs - danger averted.
Cleinias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Togoruutan's guard.
Cleinias gets to his feet. Togoruutan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cleinias throws a poor cross that misses
and Togoruutan counters with a takedown into side control.
Cleinias throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cleinias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Togoruutan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Togoruutan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleinias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan won't allow Cleinias to get back to his feet.
Cleinias is wriggling around but Togoruutan manages to pass to half guard.
Cleinias manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cleinias throws a combination that misses
and Togoruutan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet.
Cleinias is in trouble now - Togoruutan has advanced to mount!
Togoruutan controlling the position easily from mount.
Togoruutan wants to take Cleinias's back here but Cleinias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Togoruutan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cleinias manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Togoruutan wants to control but Cleinias is keeping him busy.
Monkhbat Togoruutan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Togoruutan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleinias is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Togoruutan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Togoruutan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Togoruutan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cleinias explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A jab from Cleinias does it's job there.
Cleinias misses with a body punch
and Togoruutan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleinias's guard.
Togoruutan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleinias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Togoruutan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleinias is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias wants to stand but Togoruutan is controlling the position.
Togoruutan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Togoruutan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Togoruutan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Togoruutan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cleinias wants to get back to his feet.
Cleinias pushes Togoruutan off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Cleinias throws a sloppy body shot
and Togoruutan counters with a single leg into guard. Cleinias didn't expect that.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cleinias is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cleinias is trying to break the clinch but Togoruutan has him pressed against the cage.
Togoruutan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cleinias regains guard immediately.
Cleinias keeping full guard, as Togoruutan tries to pass.
Cleinias has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Togoruutan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cleinias breaks from the clinch.
Cleinias swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Togoruutan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleinias's guard.
Togoruutan prevents Cleinias from getting back to his feet.
Cleinias manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleinias looking to score a takedown here. Togoruutan is defending well but Cleinias drives through and ends up in Togoruutan's guard.
Cleinias wanted to stand there but Togoruutan had control of the position.
Cleinias stands up from Togoruutan's guard - Cleinias perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alcibiades Cleinias.
I think Cleinias 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Monkhbat Togoruutan!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Alcibiades Cleinias!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Alcibiades Cleinias!
Alcibiades Cleinias wins by split decision!
Alcibiades Cleinias was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaias Nurhusein (ranked 3639 p4p, 388 weight class) and Rob Gross (ranked 3959 p4p, 410 weight class). Rob Gross has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Isaias Nurhusein's chin.
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160 lbs
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Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaias Nurhusein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Gross!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gross throws a series of punches but Nurhusein avoids them all with ease.
Gross looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurhusein tries a head kick but it misses.
Gross feints the counter takedown.
Nurhusein connects with a body shot that sends Gross's belly button to the back.
Nurhusein throws a head kick but Gross moves out of range.
Gross with the counter takedown but Nurhusein avoids it easily.
Nurhusein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurhusein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Nurhusein counters with a quick kick to the body but Gross blocks it.
Nurhusein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nurhusein misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Gross does no damage.
Nurhusein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurhusein closes the distance and clinches.
Nurhusein tries to work over Gross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurhusein works on Gross's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurhusein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nurhusein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gross being controlled against the cage.
Gross blocks a body shot from Nurhusein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurhusein pushes Gross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurhusein lands a right hand.
Nurhusein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nurhusein misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nurhusein on the inside.
Gross blocks a body shot from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurhusein tries to throw a body punch but Gross avoids it by throwing Nurhusein back against the cage.
Gross wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurhusein won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gross's elbow.
Nurhusein stalls.
Nurhusein presses Gross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gross blocks a body shot from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands an uppercut.
Gross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurhusein scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein tries a body shot but Gross blocks it.
Nurhusein can't find room to land a body shot as Gross controls the action.
Nurhusein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross has had enough of the clinch but Nurhusein keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Nurhusein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike.
Nurhusein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurhusein misses with a body punch.
Nurhusein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurhusein lands a hook that snaps the head of Gross backwards.
Nurhusein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurhusein lands a left hand.
Nurhusein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurhusein lands an uppercut.
Nurhusein is struggling to control the position.
Nurhusein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nurhusein tries a body shot but Gross blocks it.
Gross being controlled against the cage.
Nurhusein cracks Gross with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurhusein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurhusein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurhusein tries a body shot but Gross blocks it.
A body shot lands from Nurhusein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gross.
Nurhusein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nurhusein to work.
Gross blocks an uppercut.
Gross blocking some punches.
Gross prevents a body shot from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurhusein effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nurhusein fails to land.
Nurhusein lands an uppercut.
Nurhusein digs a right hand into Gross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gross's gas tank.
Nurhusein digs a right hand into Gross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gross's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein is pushing Gross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gross controls his hands.
Nurhusein throws a head punch that misses.
Nurhusein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurhusein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurhusein pushes Gross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gross looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Nurhusein.
Nice body punch from Nurhusein - that landed with a thud.
Nurhusein gets through Gross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gross has had enough of the clinch but Nurhusein keeps him there for the moment.
Nurhusein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gross.
Nurhusein lands a nice uppercut.
Nurhusein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurhusein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurhusein has Gross pressed against the cage.
Nurhusein misses with a body punch.
Nurhusein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurhusein has Gross pressed against the cage.
Nurhusein can't find room to land a body shot as Gross controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein tries a body shot but Gross blocks it.
Nurhusein lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurhusein lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Nurhusein to work.
Gross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurhusein is keeping busy.
Nurhusein scores with a shot to the side of Gross's head.
Nurhusein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nurhusein slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurhusein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurhusein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurhusein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nurhusein lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein tries to work over Gross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurhusein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gross controls his hands.
Nurhusein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nurhusein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gross is rocked!
Nurhusein lands a nice uppercut.
Gross is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurhusein finish him?
Nurhusein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurhusein pushes Gross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaias Nurhusein dominated that round.
That's time! Nurhusein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurhusein connects with a single shot there.
Nurhusein clinches.
Gross seems to have recovered his senses.
Gross is trying to break the clinch but Nurhusein is controlling him.
A short right from Nurhusein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein digs a right hand underneath Gross's ribcage. Gross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Isaias Nurhusein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurhusein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gross.
A right hand to the body from Nurhusein.
Nurhusein lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurhusein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nurhusein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gross can do to turn this around?
Nurhusein misses with a punch to the body.
Nurhusein just leaning against Gross, taking a breather.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Nurhusein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurhusein lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nurhusein - that landed with a thud.
Nurhusein lands a left hand.
Nurhusein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nurhusein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurhusein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gross up against the cage.
Nurhusein unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gross! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nurhusein is unloading with more strikes now! Gross drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaias Nurhusein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Maddox (ranked 3642 p4p, 315 weight class) and Christopher Sohlberg (ranked 3050 p4p, 280 weight class). Christopher Sohlberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Sohlberg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Maddox with that takedown attempt.
Maddox wants to clinch.
Maddox moves in looking to clinch but Sohlberg pushes him off.
Sohlberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maddox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maddox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox tries to land a body kick
and Sohlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Maddox tries for a takedown but Sohlberg circles away easily
and Sohlberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Maddox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox tries to clinch but Sohlberg moves away
and Sohlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maddox tries for a takedown but Sohlberg circles away easily
and Sohlberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maddox throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sohlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Maddox throws an off balance right hand
and Sohlberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Sohlberg moves into the clinch.
Sohlberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Sohlberg as the two fighters clinch.
Sohlberg lands a shot to the body.
Sohlberg is working Maddox over against the cage.
Sohlberg'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.
Sohlberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sohlberg.
A short left from Sohlberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sohlberg stalling against the cage.
Sohlberg lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sohlberg as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Sohlberg.
A short left from Sohlberg.
It looks like Mikey Maddox has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maddox backwards.
Sohlberg lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sohlberg.
Come on Sohlberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Sohlberg - that landed with a thud.
Sohlberg digs a right hand into Maddox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maddox's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sohlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sohlberg.
Sohlberg is working Maddox over against the cage.
Sohlberg drops Maddox onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maddox is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maddox is rocked!
Sohlberg is working Maddox over against the cage.
Oh Maddox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sohlberg dips a shoulder and cracks Maddox with a mighty uppercut! Maddox falls back against the cage and Sohlberg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maddox is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sohlberg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Sohlberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Derrick (ranked 2643 p4p, 247 weight class) and Samuel Van Der Moot (ranked 2844 p4p, 267 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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215 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Derrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Van Der Moot!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derrick lands with a good body shot.
Van Der Moot throws a lazy head kick
and Derrick counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Der Moot checks a low kick from Derrick.
A head kick misses from Van Der Moot.
Derrick connects with the punch.
Van Der Moot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Derrick scores with a nice head shot.
Van Der Moot is rocked!
Van Der Moot wants to clinch but Derrick slips to the side
and Derrick counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Derrick!
Our winner, Joe Derrick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 3610 p4p, 383 weight class) and Jrayden Johnson (ranked 2994 p4p, 327 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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133 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Copeland to the mat but Copeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
It looks like Jrayden Johnson has been cut.
Copeland landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Copeland avoiding damage.
Copeland seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
That has opened up Jrayden Johnson's cut even more.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson is rocked!
Copeland landing knees to the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Copeland finish him?
Copeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Copeland.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Copeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot lands for Copeland.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Copeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Jrayden Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Copeland stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Copeland digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jrayden Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Copeland.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Copeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copeland after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Copeland prevents it.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Copeland crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jrayden Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Travis Copeland!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1485 p4p, 167 weight class) and Jay James (ranked 2343 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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247 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jardel Faria Preto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay James!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Faria Preto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faria Preto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Faria Preto is now in James's guard.
Faria Preto looking to pass the guard.
Faria Preto drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James!
James passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Faria Preto!
Faria Preto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faria Preto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Faria Preto wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Faria Preto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Faria Preto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria Preto working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Faria Preto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria Preto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faria Preto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Faria Preto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Faria Preto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faria Preto tries to get out of the position.
Faria Preto is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Faria Preto is working from the bottom.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faria Preto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James trying to control but Faria Preto is working from the bottom.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Faria Preto keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Faria Preto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. James doesn't defend quickly enough and Faria Preto has managed to lock this one up! Can James escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Faria Preto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jardel Faria Preto!
After the fight, Jardel Faria Preto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Jackson (ranked 963 p4p, 121 weight class) and Jerry Maldono (ranked 5698 p4p, 442 weight class). Akoni Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akoni Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Maldono!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldono has his takedown stuffed
and Maldono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson has Maldono up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Akoni Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Maldono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldono off the cage and back into range.
Jerry Maldono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldono with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Maldono is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson presses Maldono against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maldono is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maldono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Maldono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldono backwards.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maldono.
Maldono looks winded!
Maldono takes a shot to the head.
Maldono is rocked!
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Maldono tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldono backwards.
Maldono is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Maldono! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maldono lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Jackson!
Akoni Jackson 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Bellatoo (ranked 1377 p4p, 158 weight class) and Jay Villanueva (ranked 1431 p4p, 164 weight class). Bellatoo comes to the cage accompanied by MAHAKAL THE TERROR Party Weed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassius Bellatoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Villanueva!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villanueva looks for the body kick but Bellatoo saw that one coming.
Villanueva throws a body kick that misses.
Villanueva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellatoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellatoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Villanueva to the mat! Villanueva manages to get full guard.
Bellatoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellatoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellatoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellatoo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bellatoo seems to have locked his on tight now - Villanueva screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bellatoo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cassius Bellatoo!
After the fight, Cassius Bellatoo 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico (ranked 235 p4p, 34 weight class) and Fred Floyd (ranked 1114 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Lodovico takes one on the button.
Floyd misses with a looping left.
Di Lodovico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Di Lodovico attempts a counter takedown but Floyd avoids it well and moves away.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Fred Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Di Lodovico.
Floyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Lodovico swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Floyd.
Floyd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it well.
Di Lodovico moves away from the strike by Floyd.
Di Lodovico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd throws an off balance right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Di Lodovico slips under a jab from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Di Lodovico in his tracks.
Floyd lands with a right hand.
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Floyd throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Di Lodovico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Floyd throws out a loose jab but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Floyd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Floyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Floyd lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Floyd.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Floyd is predictable there
enabling Di Lodovico to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Floyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Di Lodovico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Floyd throws a big shot that misses.
Floyd misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd misses with a straight right.
Floyd tries to sprawl but Di Lodovico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico trying to pass the guard but Floyd defending well.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Floyd wants to improve his position but Di Lodovico is controlling well.
Floyd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Floyd trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.
Di Lodovico seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Floyd is looking to control Di Lodovico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Floyd avoid being mounted?
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but Floyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Di Lodovico to get the leverage.
Floyd trying to hold on to Di Lodovico's head to control him but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Floyd!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Floyd wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico working for a submission but Floyd is keeping him at bay.
Di Lodovico wants to take his opponent's back but Floyd doesn't allow it.
Floyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
Di Lodovico wants to take his opponent's back but Floyd doesn't allow it.
Di Lodovico looking to secure an arm triangle but Floyd defends it well.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Di Lodovico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Di Lodovico seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Floyd for as long as he can get away with.
Di Lodovico misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Floyd tries to lock up and control but Di Lodovico gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount.
Floyd tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Floyd has given up his back here. Will Di Lodovico look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Floyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Lodovico throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Floyd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Di Lodovico looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Di Lodovico is keen to just control but Floyd is a slippery customer.
Di Lodovico works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd is looking to get to half guard.
Floyd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Di Lodovico.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Floyd is having none of it.
Floyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Floyd wants to control but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Floyd is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Di Lodovico has taken his back.
Di Lodovico trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Di Lodovico has managed to slip his arm under Floyd's chin. This could be all over... yep, Floyd is tapping out! Submission win for Di Lodovico.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 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 thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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