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OFK #1 - Zinsou Vs Suckerpunch PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slickdick Rick (ranked 4513 p4p, 20444 weight class) and First Test (ranked 512 p4p, 754 weight class). 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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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slickdick Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Test!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Test scores with a nice head shot.
Rick shoots in for a double leg but Test sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Test lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rick at a distance.
Test jabs at Rick's body.
Rick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Test cracks Rick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Test uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 Rick is rocked!
Test has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rick up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Test from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rick's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Test!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Columbus (ranked 6856 p4p, 6693 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 548 p4p, 543 weight class). Rita Stienis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stienis taking a breather.
Stienis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stienis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stienis misses with a body punch.
Columbus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stienis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stienis takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stienis.
Stienis avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stienis.
Columbus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stienis tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stienis throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Chris Columbus has been cut.
Columbus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stienis.
Stienis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Columbus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stienis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stienis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Columbus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Columbus trying to control the action but Stienis is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Columbus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stienis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Columbus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stienis is just riding it out for now. Columbus eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stienis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Columbus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Columbus throwing strikes but missing.
Columbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stienis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Columbus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stienis on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Columbus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stienis wants to stand but Columbus is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Columbus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Columbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis lands with a nice body kick.
Chris Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stienis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Columbus counters with a series of strikes that sends Stienis to the canvas! Columbus follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
 Stienis is rocked!
Chris Columbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
Stienis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Columbus.
Stienis is still in real trouble! Can Columbus finish him?
Columbus trying to control but Stienis is working from the bottom.
Stienis seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Columbus looking to sit in guard and control but Stienis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienis wants to stand but Columbus is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Columbus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Columbus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Columbus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Columbus seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.
Columbus stops Stienis from getting back to his feet.
Stienis is not content to let Columbus control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus controlling the action here.
Stienis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Columbus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis can't break the clinch.
Stienis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Columbus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stienis missing with knees to the body.
Columbus wants a takedown.
Stienis working hard to break the clinch.
Stienis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Columbus tries for a takedown but Stienis manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Columbus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stienis stalling in the clinch but Columbus improves position.
Stienis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbus is keeping busy.
Columbus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Columbus has Stienis pressed against the cage, preventing Stienis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stienis manages to break the clinch.
Chris Columbus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Columbus throws a combination that misses
and Stienis counters with a nice leg kick.
Stienis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus dives in and scores a takedown into Stienis's guard.
Stienis pushes Columbus off and scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Stienis.
Stienis slaps away a takedown attempt from Columbus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Columbus feints a jab promting Stienis to slip. Columbus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stienis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Rita Stienis has been cut.
Stienis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbus misses with a shot to the body
and Stienis counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Columbus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stienis or perhaps it was just good defense by Columbus, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Columbus misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Columbus wants it to stay on the feet.
Columbus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stienis sprawls well initially but Columbus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stienis pushes Columbus off looking to stand but Columbus dives back in and keeps control.
Columbus stalling.
Columbus trying to pass the guard but Stienis defending well.
Columbus is trying to control. Stienis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stienis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stienis has hold of Columbus's hands but Columbus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stienis taking some punishment here, with Columbus in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rita Stienis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Columbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Columbus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Columbus drives through with a takedown into Stienis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stienis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Columbus.
Columbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Columbus stands up over Stienis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Columbus won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Stienis keeping moving, preventing Columbus from controlling successfully.
Stienis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Columbus controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis wants to get back to his feet but Columbus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus lands with a shot to the body.
Columbus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Columbus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stienis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stienis pushes Columbus off but Columbus dives into side control.
Columbus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chris Columbus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stienis is not content to let Columbus control the position.
Columbus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stienis has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis is being controlled here.
Columbus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet.
Stienis stops Columbus from passing to mount.
Stienis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Columbus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stienis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Columbus's guard! Nice work there by Stienis!
Columbus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis gets to his feet - Columbus follows without any prompting.
Columbus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chris Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus is working for a kimura but Stienis is defending it quite comfortably.
Columbus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis is not content to let Columbus control the position.
Columbus lands with a punch from half guard.
Columbus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stienis sees it coming and defends easily.
Columbus is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
Columbus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis wants to get back to his feet.
Rita Stienis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 2501 p4p, 7183 weight class) and Caspian Tennessen (ranked 312 p4p, 652 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. Tennessen has chosen Manowar - Warriors of the World as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Tennessen's head back.
Tennessen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tennessen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Tennessen swinging wildly here.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Tennessen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Tennessen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reilly finds it's way round the side to connect with Tennessen's head.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tennessen.
Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tennessen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reilly digs a good body shot into Tennessen's ribs.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Reilly.
Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Tennessen.
Tennessen takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly slips a straight right by Tennessen.
Reilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Reilly catches Tennessen right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Tennessen. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Reilly.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Tennessen's body. Tennessen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tennessen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tennessen throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennessen misses with a looping right.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tennessen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reilly misses with a double jab
and Tennessen counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Tennessen. Those never looked like landing.
Tennessen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Tennessen does no damage.
Reilly lands a slapping body shot.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Tennessen's body.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
Reilly tests Tennessen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Tennessen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Tennessen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly catches Tennessen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tennessen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tennessen missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tennessen swinging wildly here.
Reilly scores with a hook.
Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.
Tennessen lands a body punch.
Tennessen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tennessen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly digs a right hand into Tennessen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tennessen's gas tank.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Tennessen's ribcage. Tennessen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tennessen looks winded!
Reilly lands a body punch.
Tennessen takes a shot to the head.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Tennessen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tennessen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tennessen is rocked!
Reilly lands a big right hand that drops Tennessen! The killer instinct kicks in and Reilly finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Reilly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John C Reilly!
After the fight, John C Reilly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krasov (ranked 3634 p4p, 23583 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 436 p4p, 727 weight class). Hanzo Hasashi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Krasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krasov is struggling to control the position.
Hasashi wants a takedown.
Krasov breaks from the clinch.
Krasov wants to clinch up but Hasashi keeps it at a distance.
Krasov clinches up with Hasashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Hasashi is working for takedown but Krasov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Anton Krasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krasov clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasov pushes Hasashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Krasov. Krasov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hasashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Krasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krasov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hasashi tries to clinch but Krasov moves away
and Krasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasashi gets tackled into the cage by Krasov. Krasov maintains the clinch.
Krasov misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Krasov.
Krasov lands a body shot.
Krasov digs a right hand into Hasashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hasashi's gas tank.
Krasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krasov shoots in for a takedown but Hasashi shows good takedown defense.
Hasashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasov pushes Hasashi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krasov scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krasov manages to break the clinch.
Hasashi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krasov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hasashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Krasov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hasashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krasov rushes Hasashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasov breaks from the clinch.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hasashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Hasashi crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krasov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hasashi tries to score with some ground and pound. Krasov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Krasov is not content to let Hasashi control the position.
Hasashi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hasashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hasashi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Krasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hasashi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hasashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Hasashi cracks Krasov with a big right hand but Krasov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Krasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hasashi tries to avoid it but Krasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hasashi to the ground. Hasashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krasov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hasashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krasov has managed to clinch.
Krasov manages to break the clinch.
Hasashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasov clinches with his opponent.
Krasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hasashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Krasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Krasov.
Hasashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krasov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krasov moves into range and clinches up with Hasashi.
Hasashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krasov moves into range and clinches up with Hasashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasov breaks the clinch.
Hasashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Hasashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Krasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hasashi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hasashi working the ground and pound but Krasov is defending the strikes.
Hasashi working the ground and pound but Krasov is defending the strikes.
Hasashi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krasov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hasashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hasashi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hasashi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hasashi is putting a hurting on Krasov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Krasov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hasashi.
Hasashi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hasashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krasov keeps working.
Hasashi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hasashi misses with a takedown attempt - Krasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krasov is looking to clinch but Hasashi is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasov has closed the distance and engaged Hasashi in a clinch.
Krasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hasashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasashi feints the counter takedown.
Krasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hasashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krasov closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Krasov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krasov is looking to clinch but Hasashi is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Krasov 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!
Krasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hasashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hasashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasashi shoots and misses
and Krasov counters with a head kick. That will keep Hasashi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Krasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hasashi pinned against the cage. Hasashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi misses with a takedown attempt - Krasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasov tries to clinch but Hasashi moves out of range.
Krasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Krasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasov has a takedown stuffed.
Hasashi tries for a takedown but Krasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krasov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hasashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Krasov tries to sprawl out of it but Hasashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasashi swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hasashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hasashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Krasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hasashi lands strikes from half guard.
Hasashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Hasashi throwing shots but Krasov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi thows a huge punch but Krasov dodges it nicely.
Hasashi thows a huge punch but Krasov dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hasashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hasashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Hasashi tries to counter it with a takedown but Krasov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hasashi fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krasov is looking to clinch but Hasashi is avoiding it.
Hasashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krasov defends it well.
Anton Krasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hasashi defends it nicely.
Hasashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krasov defends it well.
Anton Krasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanzo Hasashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasashi wants a takedown.
Krasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasashis head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanzo Hasashi.
I think Krasov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Krasov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Alfonso (ranked 4196 p4p, 6168 weight class) and Lee Smith (ranked 487 p4p, 607 weight class). Alfonso comes to the cage accompanied by 1 2. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Alfonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Smith!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Alfonso keeps moving.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alfonso throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alfonso with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Alfonso moves out of range easily.
Alfonso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alfonso.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alfonso.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alfonso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alfonso defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Alfonso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paolo Alfonso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alfonso lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Alfonso lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith goes for a double leg but Alfonso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alfonso continues to drive forward.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonso lands a high kick!
Alfonso throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Alfonso lands a head kick!
Alfonso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alfonso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints and as Alfonso raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alfonso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alfonso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Alfonso.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alfonso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alfonso throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Smith looks to land a combination but Alfonso avoids it well.
Alfonso gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Alfonso is trying to break free.
Alfonso wants to stall.
Alfonso tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alfonso gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alfonso has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alfonso.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alfonso on his heels. He'll look to pass Alfonso's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith stands and steps away. Alfonso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alfonso is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfonso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alfonso on his heels. He'll look to pass Alfonso's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Alfonso manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Alfonso prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alfonso manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alfonso looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Alfonso gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alfonso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Alfonso dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith rushes Alfonso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alfonso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Alfonso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alfonso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alfonso lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alfonso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alfonso.
Alfonso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses.
Alfonso takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Alfonso's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is in close to Alfonso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith stands up from Alfonso's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alfonso gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Alfonso manages to retain guard.
Smith stands up from Alfonso's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alfonso jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alfonso is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alfonso misses with a wild body shot.
Smith drops Alfonso with a beautiful combination! Alfonso stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Alfonso is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a monster overhand right that drops Alfonso! Smith follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Walker (ranked 23385 p4p, 4918 weight class) and Sean Vick (ranked 741 p4p, 542 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Vick!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Sean Vick has been cut.
Vick dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker checks a low kick from Vick.
Vick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walker on his heels. He'll look to pass Walker's guard now, I'm sure.
Vick has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Walker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vick is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Walker pulls down on the head and he's put Vick to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chief Walker!
A very excited looking Chief Walker 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Garrett (ranked 5266 p4p, 5001 weight class) and George Fughead (ranked 562 p4p, 550 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Garrett !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Fughead!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett drives through and clinches with Fughead against the cage.
Garrett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fughead up against the cage.
Garrett ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garrett no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fughead is looking to stand up but Garrett won't let him.
Garrett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fughead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fughead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fughead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A right-left combo lands from Fughead.
Fughead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fughead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garrett has time to react.
Fughead works the jab nicely.
Fughead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garrett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fughead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garrett goes for a double leg but Fughead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fughead continues to drive forward.
Fughead only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fughead misses with a looping right.
Garrett clinches up against the cage.
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!
Fughead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Garrett . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fughead is trying to break the clinch but Garrett is controlling him.
Fughead breaks the clinch.
Garrett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fughead is fending him off so far but Garrett persists. Nope, Fughead circles away and we're back to standing.
Garrett clinches up against the cage.
Garrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Fughead is trying to break the clinch but Garrett has him pressed against the cage.
Garrett keeps control of Fughead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fughead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fughead swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fughead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fughead throws a big counter head kick but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Fughead misses with a wild combination.
Fughead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garrett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fughead.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fughead napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garrett tries for a kimura but Fughead is defending well.
Fughead stops Garrett from passing to mount.
Garrett stands up and beckons Fughead to his feet.
Fughead clobbers Garrett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fughead takes a swing at Garrett 's ribcage but misses.
Garrett closes the distance and pushes Fughead back into the cage.
Fughead stops a takedown attempt from Garrett .
Fughead tries to circle away but Garrett has him pinned against the cage.
Garrett has Fughead pressed against the cage, preventing Fughead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fughead can't break the clinch.
Garrett working hard to break the clinch.
Fughead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fughead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Fughead.
Garrett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fughead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Fughead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fughead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garrett tries to clinch but Fughead moves out of range.
Fughead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George Fughead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett closes the distance and pushes Fughead back into the cage.
Fughead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fughead is trying to break the clinch but Garrett is controlling him.
Fughead tries to break free but Garrett pushes him back against the cage.
Garrett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garrett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fughead just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fughead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Fughead shows good takedown defense.
Garrett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garrett prevents Fughead from breaking the clinch.
Fughead breaks the clinch.
Fughead misses with a hook. Garrett ducked under it nicely.
Garrett throws a counter high kick but Fughead was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fughead just misses with a punch to the body.
Fughead throws a head kick that misses.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fughead as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Garrett . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fughead defends well and Garrett ends up having to push Fughead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
George Fughead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Fughead is avoiding it.
Fughead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garrett .
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Fughead circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fughead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fughead.
Garrett rushes Fughead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fughead keeps control of Garrett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fughead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Fughead.
Fughead scores with a one two! Garrett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fughead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fughead as he jumps to the side.
Fughead wants to counter the offense by Garrett and move into the clinch position.
Fughead lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fughead leaves Garrett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garrett has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrett has had enough of the clinch but Fughead keeps him there for the moment.
Fughead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fughead wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrett won't allow it.
Garrett wants a takedown.
Fughead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fughead tries to break the clinch but Garrett is controlling the position.
Fughead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fughead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fughead misses with a straight right.
Garrett slips a jab from Fughead.
Garrett shoots in and drives through. Fughead sprawls well.
Fughead closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good exchange - Fughead coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fughead misses with the combination.
Garrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fughead moves into the clinch.
Garrett keeps control of Fughead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrett has Fughead pressed against the cage, preventing Fughead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrett tries to score a body lock takedown but Fughead shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garrett is looking for a takedown.
Fughead breaks from the clinch.
George Fughead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garrett is defended easily by Fughead.
Garrett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Fughead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fughead lands a nice shot that snaps Garrett 's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garrett or perhaps it was just good defense by Fughead, which made it look bad.
Garrett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fughead circles away.
Fughead connects with a right hand. Garrett shakes it off.
Fughead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fughead lands with a right hand.
Garrett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fughead counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Garrett . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fughead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett darts in looking for a takedown but Fughead gets double underhooks and turns Garrett into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fughead sprawls well. Fughead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garrett gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fughead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fughead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Fughead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fughead.
Fughead lands an overhand right.
Garrett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garrett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett instigates a clinch.
Garrett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fughead.
Garrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fughead has him pressed against the cage.
Fughead is looking to break free of the clinch but Garrett has double underhooks.
Garrett avoiding damage.
Garrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fughead's efforts to push away.
A short left from Garrett .
Garrett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fughead fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fughead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett tries to circle away but Fughead has him pinned against the cage.
Fughead looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fughead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garrett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fughead tries to avoid it but Garrett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fughead to the ground. Fughead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fughead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fughead jabs Garrett right on the nose. Garrett blinks but takes it well.
Fughead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fughead just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGarrett .
Fughead slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrett , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garrett ducks under a wild hook from Fughead.
Fughead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fughead.
Sloppy strikes from Fughead. Those never looked like landing.
Garrett blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Fughead as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a double jab.
Garrett blocks a head kick by Fughead.
A jab from Fughead finds it's way through Garrett 's defenses.
Fughead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fughead wants it to stay on the feet.
Fughead lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fughead scores with a jab.
Fughead digs a good body shot into Garrett 's ribs.
Fughead misses with a head kick.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fughead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fughead throws a counter combo.
Fughead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garrett .
Fughead wants to counter with a clinch but Garrett pushes him away.
George Fughead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fughead misses with a body shot
and Garrett counters with a one-two to the body.
Fughead tried to score with a low kick but Garrett checks it.
Wayne Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrett tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Fughead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fughead 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Fughead!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 22429 p4p, 25521 weight class) and Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar (ranked 626 p4p, 643 weight class). Mohammed Bin Akbar has chosen Nasyid - Zalzil Amna Israel as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rucco is trying to defend but Mohammed Bin Akbar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mohammed Bin Akbar wants to pass to mount but Rucco is defending the position.
Mohammed Bin Akbar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mohammed Bin Akbar winds up and cracks Rucco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rucco is staying active underneath Mohammed Bin Akbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Mohammed Bin Akbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammed Bin Akbar drops an elbow to the side of Rucco's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rucco is trying to get back to full guard.
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed Bin Akbar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rucco tries to roll over but Mohammed Bin Akbar keeps him under control.
Mohammed Bin Akbar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rucco is pressing down on Mohammed Bin Akbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rucco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar landing with the ground and pound.
Rucco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rucco has momentary wrist control but Mohammed Bin Akbar slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammed Bin Akbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rucco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammed Bin Akbar has managed to get both his arms back between Rucco's legs - danger averted.
Mohammed Bin Akbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammed Bin Akbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Rucco keeping moving, preventing Mohammed Bin Akbar from controlling successfully.
Rucco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rucco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammed Bin Akbar defends well.
Mohammed Bin Akbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rucco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammed Bin Akbar has managed to get both his arms back between Rucco's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rucco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammed Bin Akbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rucco is tightening it up a little... Mohammed Bin Akbar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mohammed Bin Akbar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mohammed Bin Akbar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rucco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!
Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar was interviewed post fight and said '"It is not in my power to cause you harm, or to bring you to right conduct."
Quran 72:21'.
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Max Hermawan really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 198.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Bel Din was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 2229 p4p, 1972 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 247 p4p, 222 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Suckerpunch as Zinsou shoots in.
Suckerpunch clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Suckerpunch.
A hook to the body from Zinsou.
Zinsou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suckerpunch after a bit of a struggle.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands an elbow that stopped Zinsou in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch tries to work over Zinsou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suckerpunch lands a right hand.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Suckerpunch manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suckerpunch's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suckerpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou throwing shots but Suckerpunch is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou stops Suckerpunch from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suckerpunch defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou trying to control from Suckerpunch's half guard. Suckerpunch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zinsou stops Suckerpunch from standing up.
Zinsou throws a strike but Suckerpunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Suckerpunch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suckerpunch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou gets full guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch wanted to stand there but Zinsou had control of the position.
Zinsou pulls Suckerpunch in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Suckerpunch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suckerpunch wants to get up but he can't break Zinsou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zinsou trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from.
Zinsou will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suckerpunch pushes Zinsou up against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch scores with a shoulder strike.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suckerpunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zinsou.
Nice body punch from Suckerpunch.
Zinsou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Suckerpunch after a bit of a struggle.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Suckerpunch is controlling him.
Suckerpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zinsou or not.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zinsou or not.
Suckerpunch lands with a left to the head.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
Suckerpunch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suckerpunch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suckerpunch lands with a right to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot.
Suckerpunch is struggling to control the position.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zinsou takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou is looking for a takedown.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zinsou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zinsou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suckerpunch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Suckerpunch misses with a low kick.
Suckerpunch connects with a jab.
Suckerpunch pushes Zinsou up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.
Suckerpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Suckerpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricki Suckerpunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zinsou defending well as Suckerpunch loads up on a big left hand.
Suckerpunch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zinsou gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suckerpunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suckerpunch pushes Zinsou off looking to stand but Zinsou dives back in and keeps control.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Suckerpunch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zinsou punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zinsou tries to control but Suckerpunch wriggling away.
Zinsou scoring with strikes but Suckerpunch is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suckerpunch hang on?
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Zinsou lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Suckerpunch! Zinsou sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Suckerpunch and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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