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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 1406 p4p, 172 weight class) and Vladimir Emelienko (ranked 690 p4p, 92 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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Emelienko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelienko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelienko slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelienko moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puno wants to control from the top but Emelienko keeps moving.
Emelienko is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno trying to control but Emelienko is working from the bottom.
Emelienko is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Emelienko is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Emelienko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Emelienko blocks nicely.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Emelienko is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Emelienko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno misses with a takedown
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
Puno dives in and grabs Emelienko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelienko pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno has his takedown stuffed
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko digs a good body shot into Puno's ribs.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Emelienko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko lands a lovely overhand right.
Puno misses with a double jab
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelienko at a distance.
Puno throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Puno feints a jab promting Emelienko to slip. Puno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelienko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelienko slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Emelienko moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Emelienko throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Puno misses with a series of wild punches.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
Emelienko dodges the punch combination from Puno.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno clobbers Emelienko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelienko drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Puno.
Puno misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelienko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno misses with a left hand
letting Emelienko counter with a right hand.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Emelienko throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
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!
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Puno takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Puno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emelienko!
Emelienko keeps Puno under control for a moment.
Emelienko taking a bit of punishment here - Puno scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelienko keeps working.
Puno throws a strike aimed at the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko avoids it well.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno works to advance to full mount. Emelienko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Emelienko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno looking to control but Emelienko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelienko is trying to stand.
Emelienko working to try and regain half guard.
Emelienko tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno prevents Emelienko from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelienko keeps trying to improve his position.
Emelienko tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Emelienko regains half guard.
Emelienko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelienko is trying to control but can't.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno controlling the pace.
Emelienko is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelienko controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Emelienko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelienko takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emelienko sprawls and moves away.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Puno.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Puno misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Emelienko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelienko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelienko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puno postures up in Emelienko's guard and throws a big left but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
Emelienko is continuing to stall.
Emelienko looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno pushes down on Emelienko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Emelienko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Emelienko defends it.
Emelienko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelienko is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelienko avoid being mounted?
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelienko keeps working.
Emelienko is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelienko is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko is trying to control but can't.
Emelienko tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Emelienko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelienko.
Emelienko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno wants to pass the guard but Emelienko is keeping the position.
Puno distracts Emelienko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emelienko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelienko is adopting a defensive guard.
Emelienko is striking but Puno is not phased and passes to half guard.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelienko can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Emelienko is working away.
Puno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelienko tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Emelienko's hands, connecting with Emelienko's forehead.
Emelienko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelienko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelienko keeps working.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelienko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 3388 p4p, 370 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 3024 p4p, 346 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Panayotov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thrym's choice of entrance music: We Are - Hollywood Undead. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 Helsinki, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Thrym throws a sloppy body shot
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Panayotov's shoulder, as Panayotov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Panayotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Panayotov walks into a stiff left hand from Thrym.
Nice defenses there by Thrym.
Thrym lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panayotov.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Panayotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Panayotov.
Nice body punch from Thrym - that landed with a thud.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Panayotov is leaning against Thrym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrym looks winded!
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panayotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Panayotov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Thrym's head.
Thrym is rocked!
Thrym takes a shot to the head.
Thrym is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Panayotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thrym's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thrym drops to his knees and Panayotov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Scorpion (ranked 799 p4p, 86 weight class) and DeShawn Jackson (ranked 537 p4p, 62 weight class). Scorpion comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Green Card as his entrance music. DeShawn Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kasey Scorpion's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasey Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Scorpion off balance momentarily.
Scorpion throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Scorpion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Scorpion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
Scorpion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scorpion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Scorpion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scorpion off and has taken his back!
Jackson misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scorpion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scorpion for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Scorpion won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jackson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DeShawn Jackson!
In his post fight interview, DeShawn Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Pekkarinen (ranked 988 p4p, 129 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 687 p4p, 94 weight class). Runnisto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lauri Pekkarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto closes the distance and clinches.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runnisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen tries to stall but Runnisto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pekkarinen has Runnisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Runnisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto gets underhooks to prevent Pekkarinen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen is looking to control Runnisto's arms but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pekkarinen has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Pekkarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Runnisto won't allow it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Runnisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto scores with a nice body kick.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Runnisto is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pekkarinen is keen to just control but Runnisto is a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen wants to pass to mount but Runnisto is defending the position.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runnisto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Runnisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Runnisto has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Runnisto has control of Pekkarinen's left arm, preventing Pekkarinen from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runnisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekkarinen thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pekkarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Runnisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pekkarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pekkarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pekkarinen duly obliges.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Pekkarinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pekkarinen dives in and grabs Runnisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runnisto pushes down on Pekkarinen's head and hops out.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runnisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pekkarinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto pulls Pekkarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runnisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Runnisto to sweep him here.
Pekkarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pekkarinen distracts Runnisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Runnisto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pekkarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Runnisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pekkarinen is trying to keep Runnisto in close.
Pekkarinen controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runnisto controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Pekkarinen's head back.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Runnisto throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Runnisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pekkarinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a lazy body kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Pekkarinen had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.
Runnisto gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Runnisto has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runnisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pekkarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Runnisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Pekkarinen is wise to it.
Runnisto wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen backing away here, and Runnisto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Pekkarinen lands but Runnisto takes it in his stride.
Runnisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto moves into range and clinches up with Pekkarinen.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Runnisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pekkarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runnisto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 502 p4p, 69 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 1766 p4p, 218 weight class). Timmermans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doom Gloom Heartache and Whiskey. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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192 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenbeck tries a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans lands a nice shot that snaps Stenbeck's head back.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Stenbeck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timmermans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmermans misses with a double jab.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans throws a good cross that connects.
Stenbeck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Stenbeck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenbeck misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Stenbeck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmermans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmermans keeps Stenbeck at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Stenbeck unleashes a big counter combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenbeck's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenbeck. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Stenbeck checks it.
Stenbeck misses with a leg kick
and Timmermans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmermans cracks the inside of Stenbeck's front leg.
Timmermans is looking to clinch.
Stenbeck throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans looks to clinch
and Stenbeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenbeck moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Stenbeck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Stenbeck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenbeck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenbeck takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Stenbeck.
Timmermans clobbers Stenbeck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Stenbeck.
Decent striking displayed by Timmermans there.
Stenbeck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans misses with a straight right.
Timmermans lands a jab to the nose.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Timmermans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timmermans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stenbeck quickly recovers to half guard.
Timmermans content to control rather than advance.
Stenbeck trying to control but Timmermans postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans controlling the action here.
Timmermans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stenbeck!
Stenbeck is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stenbeck tries to reverse the position but Timmermans maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans 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.
Timmermans swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenbeck.
A slow jab from Stenbeck misses its intended target.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenbeck unleashes a big counter combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stenbeck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenbeck looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Stenbeck throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenbeck connects with a crisp jab.
Stenbeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
An attempted straight right counter from Timmermans misses the target.
Stenbeck throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenbeck throws a lazy uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenbeck thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans checks a leg kick.
Timmermans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stenbeck. Stenbeck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmermans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Timmermans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenbeck momentarily.
Stenbeck swings widly with a right hand
and Stenbeck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenbeck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stenbeck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Stenbeck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans blocks a leg kick.
Stenbeck lands a nice hook to Timmermans's body. Timmermans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Timmermans cracks the inside of Stenbeck's front leg.
Stenbeck moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
Stenbeck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Stenbeck misses.
Stenbeck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenbeck misses the target.
Timmermans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans feints and then cracks Stenbeck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenbeck down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Timmermans lands with a light punch inside.
Timmermans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stenbeck backwards.
Timmermans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Timmermans cracks Stenbeck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Timmermans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Timmermans lunges at Stenbeck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stenbeck's hand.
Stenbeck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timmermans checks a leg kick.
Timmermans is looking to chop away at Stenbeck's legs.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Timmermans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from Timmermans lands.
Timmermans 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.
Stenbeck scores with a spinning back kick!
Stenbeck ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stenbeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Stenbeck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Timmermans throws a leg kick
and Stenbeck counters with a good low kick that Timmermans was not able to check.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Stenbeck sprawls well.
Timmermans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmermans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenbeck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenbeck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmermans lands with a hook. Stenbeck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Stenbeck circles away.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Timmermans backing away here, and Stenbeck unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Timmermans. Beautiful body shot.
Stenbeck misses with a straight left.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Timmermans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenbeck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenbeck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Stenbeck's shoulder, as Stenbeck tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenbeck's calf.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Stenbeck moves out of range easily.
Stenbeck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Timmermans checks a low kick from Stenbeck.
Timmermans throws an off balance right hand
and Stenbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenbeck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timmermans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stenbeck swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmermans.
Stenbeck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stenbeck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenbeck misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Stenbeck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timmermans moves into the clinch.
Timmermans wants to get back to striking at distance but Stenbeck won't allow it.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenbeck can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmermans working hard to break the clinch.
Stenbeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Timmermans has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Timmermans dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenbeck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Stenbeck moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a jab to Stenbeck's midsection.
Timmermans swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenbeck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Stenbeck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stenbeck moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
Stenbeck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stenbeck tries to bum rush Timmermans with a series of wild strikes but Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stenbeck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Timmermans counters with a straight right hand.
Timmermans throws a lazy right hand but Stenbeck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Timmermans has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenbeck.
Timmermans has a couple of punches blocked by Stenbeck.
Gustaf Stenbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenbeck.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenbeck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenbeck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Timmermans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenbeck scrambles back to his feet.
Timmermans digs a good body shot into Stenbeck's ribs.
Stenbeck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Stenbeck moves out of range easily.
Stenbeck tries a quick counter leg kick but Timmermans is wise to it.
Timmermans misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans missing with a left hand there. Stenbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans tries to work over Stenbeck's front leg with a kick but Stenbeck checks it.
A little jabbing left from Stenbeck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Stenbeck moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Timmermans blocks the low kick.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick
and Timmermans counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenbeck walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timmermans pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stenbeck is out of range and Timmermans settles back down.
Timmermans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick from Timmermans.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Stenbeck's leg. Stenbeck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenbeck takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans lands with a right hand.
Stenbeck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans cracks Stenbeck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stenbeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Stenbeck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
Stenbeck tried to score with a low kick but Timmermans checks it.
Timmermans with a hook.
Stenbeck cracks Timmermans with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stenbeck has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Timmermans to stand back up!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Stenbeck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans scores with a nice strike.
Stenbeck walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Timmermans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenbeck blocks a head kick by Timmermans.
Stenbeck ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Stenbeck throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Timmermans to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
A very excited looking Casper Timmermans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Fourteen (ranked 4928 p4p, 57 weight class) and Test Thirteen (ranked 4927 p4p, 56 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Test Fourteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Test Thirteen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourteen misses with a takedown attempt - Thirteen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fourteen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fourteen is looking to stand back up but Thirteen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fourteen.
Thirteen content to control rather than advance.
Thirteen is pressing down on Fourteen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fourteen is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thirteen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fourteen to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourteen closes the distance and clinches up with Thirteen, looking for a takedown. Fourteen pushes Thirteen against the cage but Thirteen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fourteen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thirteen sprawls well. Thirteen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fourteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Thirteen throws a fast counter high kick but Fourteen manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thirteen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fourteen quickly recovers to half guard.
Fourteen is looking to get back to is feet but Thirteen passes into side control.
Thirteen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thirteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Thirteen is quick to defend against it.
Thirteen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fourteen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thirteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fourteen is looking to counter the offense by Thirteen and move into the clinch.
Thirteen throws out a leg kick but Fourteen moves out of range and Thirteen only half commits.
Fourteen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fourteen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thirteen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fourteen is looking to get back to is feet but Thirteen passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thirteen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fourteen tries to control but Thirteen manages to take his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Thirteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thirteen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Thirteen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 1013 p4p, 151 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 600 p4p, 87 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Turner walks into a jab.
Orsini throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orsini with a body shot.
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini thuds his shin into the meat of Turner's side.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Orsini misses
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Orsini tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner throws a hook but Orsini avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Orsini moves away from the strike by Turner.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Orsini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orsini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Orsini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orsini, right into the meat.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Orsini appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Orsini steps away.
Orsini wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsini lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner punishes Orsini's body with a nice straight punch.
Orsini defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Orsini tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsini.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Orsini misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Orsini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Orsini lands a head shot.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini is looking to counter punch.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orsini slips under a jab from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Orsini misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orsini.
A left and a right from Orsini both land. Nice combination.
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!
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Turner throws out a counter right but Orsini avoids it with no problem.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orsini scores with a body shot.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Orsini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Orsini settles back down.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsini looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orsini gets a clinch.
Turner lands a body shot.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Turner gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Orsini's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Still in the clinch, Orsini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Orsini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Turner.
Orsini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner prevents a body shot from Orsini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Turner tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Orsini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Turner.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Orsini blocking some punches.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Turner.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner blocks a body shot from Orsini.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Orsini.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orsini tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Turner lands a shot to the body.
Turner pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Orsini as the two fighters clinch.
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Ben Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Orsini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Orsini.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
A body shot lands from Orsini.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Orsini is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orsini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner working aggressively here.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Turner's ribcage. Turner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini lands an uppercut.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Orsini scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Orsini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orsini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orsini works the jab nicely.
Orsini takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner slips a straight right by Orsini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws out a loose jab but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner moves out of range as Orsini throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orsini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orsini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini wants to clinch.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Orsini throws a big shot that misses.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Orsini misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Turner.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Orsini.
Turner moves forwards but Orsini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsini gets a clinch.
Orsini is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsini.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner prevents a body shot from Orsini.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner misses with some punches.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Orsini.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner prevents a body shot from Orsini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Ben Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner misses with some punches.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Turner.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orsini misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Turner.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Orsini lands a shoulder strike.
Turner lands a right hand.
Orsini lands a shot to the body.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orsini tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Orsini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsini tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Orsini.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Orsini avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Orsini blocking some punches.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
A very excited looking Alessandro Orsini rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 659 p4p, 96 weight class) and Pauke Murhaa (ranked 476 p4p, 67 weight class). Erikson comes to the cage accompanied by Into Battle - Ensiferum. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pauke Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erikson on the side of the head.
Erikson throws a leg kick that misses.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
As Erikson backs off Murhaa throws a huge counter combo but Erikson manages to avoid it all.
Murhaa cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Erikson is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
As Murhaa tries to get set, Erikson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa 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 Erikson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erikson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromErikson .
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Erikson .
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Erikson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erikson throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson sets himself, and Murhaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Erikson avoids it this time.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erikson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Erikson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Erikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Erikson blocks a jab.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa jabs at Erikson 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Erikson back to the cage. Murhaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Erikson is wise to it.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Erikson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Erikson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Erikson and move into the clinch position.
Erikson dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Erikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Erikson tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
A quick step to the side and Erikson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is looking to slow Erikson down with leg kicks.
Erikson moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Erikson tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Erikson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erikson wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Erikson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murhaa cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murhaa defends well and Erikson ends up having to push Murhaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Murhaa drops Erikson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Erikson looks back up at him and smiles so Murhaa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murhaa cracks Erikson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Erikson falls to his knees and Murhaa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhaa!
Pauke Murhaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leif Erikson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 27 p4p, 4 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 70 p4p, 10 weight class). Diaz has chosen Beast in Black - Ghost in the Rain as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
A low kick from Diaz misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanada avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Sanada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada blocks a leg kick.
Sanada moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanada misses its target.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada swinging wildly here.
Diaz tries a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanada will feel that in the morning.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Sanada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Sanada slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Diaz cracks the inside of Sanada's front leg.
Sanada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada misses the jab.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him?
Diaz is rocked!
It looks like Kamerun Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sanada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Sanada stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!
Sanada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamerun Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanada cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanada finish him?
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanada has time to react.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Sanada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Sanada moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into Sanada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanada pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Diaz misses with a right hand
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Sanada slips a straight right by Diaz.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanada throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanada is out of range.
Sanada works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Sanada checks the leg kick.
Sanada blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Sanada has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Sanada steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Sanada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diaz! Sanada lets Diaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and Sanada counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Diaz! He's just covering up as Sanada starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pat Verbeek (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class) and Enitan Arendse (ranked 29 p4p, 4 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Verbeek lands with an overhand left.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Verbeek shrugs it off though.
Verbeek tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Verbeek scores with a sloppy right hand. Arendse should have avoided that one.
Verbeek misses with the combination.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Verbeek off balance momentarily.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek with a nice cross.
Arendse instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Verbeek fails to land.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Verbeek blocking some punches.
Verbeek gets through Arendse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tries a body shot but Verbeek blocks it.
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verbeek throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse tries a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek is wise to it.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Verbeek counters with a head kick.
Verbeek tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verbeek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Verbeek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek lands a front kick.
Verbeek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse lands a jab to Verbeek's midsection.
Arendse has closed the distance and engaged Verbeek in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verbeek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verbeek.
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse throws a low kick but Verbeek moves out of range easily.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verbeek in his tracks.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Verbeek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verbeek wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verbeek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Verbeek's belly button to the back.
Arendse stuns Verbeek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Verbeek circles away.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Verbeek checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek connects with the punch.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse misses the body punch
and Verbeek counters with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Verbeek's torso.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Verbeek.
Jab from Verbeek.
Arendse swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Verbeek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Verbeek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Verbeek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arendse's calf.
Verbeek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arendse back to the cage. Verbeek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
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 Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verbeek tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Verbeek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse misses with the combination.
Arendse throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verbeek looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
Verbeek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Verbeek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to work over Verbeek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Verbeek lands a body punch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Verbeek controls the action.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Verbeek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pat Verbeek is winning the standup battle so far.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arendse's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Verbeek didn't see that one coming.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verbeek scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Verbeek with a jab.
Verbeek lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
Arendse defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Verbeek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verbeek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Verbeek digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Verbeek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse slips a jab and a cross from Verbeek.
Verbeek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Verbeek moved away.
Verbeek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Verbeek misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Arendse misses.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Verbeek's front leg but catches the back leg as Verbeek tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verbeek.
Verbeek thinks about countering with a head kick.
Arendse throws a push kick but Verbeek slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse throws a head kick but Verbeek moves out of range.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verbeek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Verbeek stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Verbeek.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Verbeek controls his hands.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Enitan Arendse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek can't break the clinch.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arendse misses with a body shot
and Verbeek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verbeek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Verbeek lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Verbeek lunges at Arendse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arendse's hand.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Verbeek's ribs.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Verbeek blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Verbeek's torso.
Verbeek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Verbeek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Verbeek's leg. Verbeek is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verbeek.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Verbeek takes one on the button.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through Verbeek's defenses.
Arendse moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Arendse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Verbeek tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verbeek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a nice looking combination but Verbeek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Verbeek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Verbeek swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verbeek moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arendse thuds a left hand into Verbeek's body.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Verbeek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse forces Verbeek back against the cage and clinches.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Arendse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arendse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Arendse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verbeeks head.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Verbeek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verbeek momentarily.
Arendse slips under a jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Verbeek there.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verbeek is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse wants to clinch but Verbeek slips to the side
and Verbeek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verbeek.
Arendse slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Arendse misses with a lunging right hand
and Verbeek counters with a straight right hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verbeek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arendse! But no joy.
Verbeek is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek throws a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Verbeek blocks the low kick.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Enitan Arendse just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
Verbeek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verbeek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verbeek blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Verbeek moved out of range.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Verbeek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verbeek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with the body kick
and Verbeek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Verbeek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Arendse. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Verbeek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Verbeek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verbeek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verbeek there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Verbeek misses with a kick to the body.
Verbeek looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Verbeek scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse walks into a straight right hand from Verbeek.
Verbeek slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Verbeek misses the target.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse tries to clinch but Verbeek is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Verbeek. Beautiful body shot.
Arendse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Verbeek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verbeek.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Verbeek slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Verbeek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Verbeek.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Verbeek takes one to the chin there.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arendse thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse defending well as Verbeek loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arendse counters with a thumping low kick.
Verbeek misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verbeek throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Verbeek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verbeek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Verbeek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Verbeek jabs at Arendse's body.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Verbeek throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Verbeek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Verbeek swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Verbeek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse slips a straight right by Verbeek.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Verbeek cracks Arendse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Verbeek slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse slips a jab from Verbeek.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verbeek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Verbeek.
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verbeek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Verbeek connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Verbeek misses the jab.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Verbeek tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
As Arendse backs away, Verbeek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Verbeek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Verbeek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verbeek moves out of range of the strikes.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verbeek was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verbeek moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Verbeek avoids it.
Verbeek throwing a counter right hand but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verbeek, right into the meat.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Verbeek's body. Verbeek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verbeek.
Verbeek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verbeek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verbeek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arendse.
Verbeek lands a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Arendse.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Verbeek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Verbeek jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verbeek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verbeek.
Arendse tries to clinch but Verbeek moves out of range.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
A big right from Verbeek misses.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arendse - that will leave a mark!
Arendse scores with the left hand. Verbeek knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verbeek tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
Verbeek moves forwards but Arendse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arendse thows a body kick. Verbeek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Verbeek's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
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