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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Hanzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Hanzzle!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzzle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
That kick from Hanzzle tenderised Bradshaw's leg. Bradshaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanzzle darts in and clinches Bradshaw up against the cage.
Hanzzle lands a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw can't break the clinch.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hanzzle on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanzzle.
Hanzzle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzzle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bradshaw can't fight it off and eventually Hanzzle manages to take the fight to the floor. Bradshaw looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanzzle trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Hanzzle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanzzle is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw working a defensive guard here.
Bradshaw is pulling down on Hanzzle's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanzzle, at least for the moment.
Hanzzle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradshaw pulls Hanzzle in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanzzle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bradshaw.
That's two 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.
Hanzzle takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw throws the kick towards the body but Hanzzle avoids it.
Hanzzle tries to land a leg kick but Bradshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Bradshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzzle.
Bradshaw slips under a jab.
Hanzzle clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bradshaw gets through Hanzzle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanzzle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanzzle digs a right hand underneath Bradshaw's ribcage. Bradshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanzzle prevents Bradshaw from breaking the clinch.
Bradshaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanzzle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanzzle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzzle blocking some punches.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanzzle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanzzle blocks a body shot from Bradshaw.
Hanzzle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle lands with a right to the head.
Hanzzle lands a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw is working for takedown but Hanzzle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzzle leaning against his opponent.
Hanzzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzzle struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradshaw controls his hands.
Hanzzle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradshaw tries to circle away but Hanzzle has him pinned against the cage.
Bradshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzzle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanzzle lands a shot to the body.
Hanzzle digs a right hand underneath Bradshaw's ribcage. Bradshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanzzle gets through Bradshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw is trying to stall.
A short left from Hanzzle.
A short body shot lands from Hanzzle as the two fighters clinch.
Bradshaw takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzzle scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanzzle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bradshaw regains guard.
Bradshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanzzle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanzzle is nestled in close to Bradshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzzle winds up and cracks Bradshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanzzle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanzzle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradshaw's head.
Hanzzle trying to control from half guard but Bradshaw is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the head.
Hanzzle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bradshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanzzle.
Bradshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot
and Hanzzle moves into the clinch.
Hanzzle lands a right hand.
Come on Hanzzle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bradshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzzle lands with a light punch inside.
Hanzzle presses Bradshaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzzle cracks Bradshaw with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanzzle lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzzle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle pushes Bradshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bradshaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanzzle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle clobbers Bradshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanzzle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bradshaw will feel that in the morning.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradshaw looks to land a right hand but Hanzzle moved out of range.
Bradshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanzzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanzzle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Hanzzle from controlling successfully.
Hanzzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanzzle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanzzle working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzzle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bradshaw can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanzzle is chipping away with strikes.
Bradshaw controls the position for a moment.
Hanzzle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bradshaw defending against the ground and pound.
Bradshaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hanzzle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzzle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle is putting a hurting on Bradshaw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hanzzle is looking to take a break and control but Bradshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradshaw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hanzzle lands with a punch from half guard.
Yuri Hanzzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanzzle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bradshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanzzle wants to control but Bradshaw is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Hanzzle there.
Hanzzle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradshaw flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hanzzle is taking a breather. Bradshaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw moves into full guard.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Hanzzle from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradshaw trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzzle is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bradshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanzzle throws a low kick but Bradshaw avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bradshaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanzzle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanzzle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bradshaw is out of range.
Hanzzle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Hanzzle misses with the combination.
Hanzzle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bradshaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bradshaw is not content to let Hanzzle control the position.
Bradshaw regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle trying to pass the guard but Bradshaw defending well.
Bradshaw is looking to control Hanzzle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradshaw avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradshaw keeps working.
Bradshaw is looking to improve his position.
Bradshaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanzzle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bradshaw working a defensive guard here.
Bradshaw trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanzzle with a nice head shot there.
Hanzzle trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanzzle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanzzle lands a nice shot that snaps Bradshaw's head back.
Hanzzle connects with a right hand. Bradshaw shakes it off.
Bradshaw avoids the body shot from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bradshaw!
Hanzzle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bradshaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanzzle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradshaw's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanzzle.
Bradshaw wants to control but Hanzzle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bradshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanzzle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanzzle is trying to control the action in half guard but Bradshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanzzle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradshaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanzzle wants to pass to mount but Bradshaw is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Hanzzle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradshaw gets back to full guard.
Bradshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanzzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanzzle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanzzle.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Hanzzle avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Hanzzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanzzle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanzzle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanzzle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanzzle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanzzle preventing the sweep.
Bradshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bradshaw is pulling down on Hanzzle's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanzzle, at least for the moment.
Hanzzle trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle won't allow Bradshaw to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanzzle wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanzzle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradshaw misses with a right hand
and Hanzzle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bradshaw's guard.
Bradshaw trying to control the position here.
Hanzzle preventing the sweep.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Hanzzle from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw has Hanzzle pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Hanzzle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hanzzle stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanzzle feints and then cracks Bradshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradshaw down.
Hanzzle tries to clinch there but Bradshaw circles away.
Hanzzle clobbers Bradshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanzzle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanzzle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bradshaw's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzzle is looking to take a break and control but Bradshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw punching from the bottom.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanzzle.
Bradshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradshaw.
Hanzzle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanzzle stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanzzle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw has his hands on Hanzzle's head, controlling the position.
Bradshaw controls Hanzzle momentarily but Hanzzle frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bradshaw moves out of range as Hanzzle strikes.
Hanzzle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanzzle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanzzle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bradshaw's guard.
Bradshaw trying to control the position.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hanzzle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bradshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanzzle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw.
Hanzzle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Hanzzle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanzzle is looking to clinch.
Hanzzle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzzle manages to avoid it.
Hanzzle stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzzle manages to avoid it.
Hanzzle scores with a push kick.
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzzle misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzzle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzzle is trying to stall.
Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzzle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanzzle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bradshaw's guard.
Bradshaw controls Hanzzle momentarily but Hanzzle frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradshaw is keeping the position for now.
Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanzzle.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Hanzzle from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bradshaw 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradshaw is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle 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.
Bradshaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanzzle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanzzle working a defensive guard but Bradshaw manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bradshaw in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dudley Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradshaw misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Bradshaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hanzzle is trying to get back to half guard.
Bradshaw tries for a kimura but Hanzzle is defending well.
Hanzzle holding on.
Bradshaw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanzzle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Hanzzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanzzle 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Hanzzle! Yuri Hanzzle retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Hanzzle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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