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Warriors' Wrath 4 title Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Lumsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Yam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Yam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ Lumsden!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yam's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Yam duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Lumsden misses the target.
Yam scores with a three punch combo!
Lumsden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lumsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lumsden misses with a takedown attempt - Yam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lumsden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lumsden in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yam prevents Lumsden from moving into mount.
Lumsden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yam has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumsden prevents Yam from escaping the position.
Lumsden misses with the ground and pound.
Yam wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Lumsden politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lumsden prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yam defending against the ground and pound.
Lumsden is looking to take a break and control but Yam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lumsden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lumsden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumsden looks gassed!
Lumsden trying to control the action but Yam is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Lumsden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lumsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yam keeps working.
Lumsden controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AJ Lumsden.
Yam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lumsden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lumsden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lumsden wants to control but Yam is keeping him busy.
Lumsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yam's head.
Yam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lumsden on the ground.
Well, if Lumsden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lumsden moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Yam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lumsden darts in and clinches Yam up against the cage.
Lumsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lumsden scores with a takedown into Yam's guard.
Lumsden with a nice head shot there.
Lumsden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumsden is working Yam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lumsden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lumsden controls the pace.
Lumsden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yam, up you get!
Lumsden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yam is in trouble now - Lumsden has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Lumsden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lumsden unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden controlling from mount.
BOOM! Lumsden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lumsden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yam is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lumsden with a couple of short strikes.
Lumsden controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Lumsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lumsden scores a takedown into full mount!
Lumsden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Lumsden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumsden content just to control the position here.
AJ Lumsden has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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.
Lumsden dominating with strikes here.
Lumsden looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lumsden content just to control the position here.
Lumsden breaks from Yam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lumsden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lumsden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Lumsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lumsden 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Lumsden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Elf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife comes to the cage accompanied by Knocking on Heavens Door - Guns n' Roses. Ben Elf has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zack Strife's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elf looks to land a combination but Strife avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Strife or perhaps it was just good defense by Elf which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Elf. No joy for Strife on that attempt.
Strife shoots in looking for a takedown. Elf tries to sprawl out of it but Strife keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strife.
Strife uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elf.
Strife shoots in for a takedown but Elf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strife shoots for a takedown but Elf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elf scores with a shot to the body.
Strife is breathing heavily.
Elf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elf lands a left and a right that send Strife crashing to the mat, dazed. Elf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Strife is rocked!
It looks like Zack Strife has been cut.
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!
Elf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Strife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elf lands with a big right hook that stumbles Strife - he's out on his feet here! Elf follows up with another monster hook that separates Strife from consciousness! Strife falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Elf stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Elf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scofied (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beauregard comes to the cage accompanied by Rehab-Storm Chaser. Scofied is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Beauregard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Scofied!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofied checks a low kick from Beauregard.
Beauregard misses with a wild combination.
Scofied keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beauregard.
Bart Beauregard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauregard works Scofied's body with a nice hook.
Beauregard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scofied takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Michael Scofied has been cut.
Scofied takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scofied avoids the body shot from Beauregard.
Beauregard with a jab.
Beauregard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beauregard throws a hook to the side of Scofied's head but Scofied sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beauregard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauregard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scofied bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beauregard throws a leg kick which misses Scofied's front leg but catches the back leg as Scofied tries to avoid it.
Beauregard digs a good body shot into Scofied's ribs.
Scofied looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scofied moves out of range as Beauregard strikes.
Scofied goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scofied tries to clinch up.
Scofied tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scofied takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Beauregard scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beauregard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beauregard misses with a few strikes there.
Bart Beauregard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beauregard keeps the fight on the outside.
Beauregard misses with a wild combination.
Beauregard tries to bum rush Scofied with a series of wild strikes but Scofied uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beauregard misses with a looping left.
Beauregard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beauregard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scofied takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beauregard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scofied has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That has opened up Michael Scofied's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard connects with a looping right hand.
Scofied tries to clinch there but Beauregard circles away.
Scofied gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beauregard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Beauregard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scofied fails with a takedown attempt.
Scofied looks gassed!
Beauregard lands with an overhand left.
Beauregard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scofied ducks right into an uppercut from Beauregard.
The cut above Michael Scofied's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beauregard, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scofied on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Scofied 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scofied slips a jab and a cross from Beauregard.
Scofied tries to clinch but Beauregard moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scofied.
Scofied bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Beauregard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scofied.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beauregard looks to land a combination but Scofied avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Beauregard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scofied's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beauregard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scofied avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beauregard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scofied closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scofied on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael Scofied's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Scofied wants to clinch.
Scofied tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Scofied might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Beauregard has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Beauregard misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beauregard!
A right-left combo lands from Beauregard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Scofied's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bart Beauregard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sako Bushbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sako Bushbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushbe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lawrence's head.
It looks like Lance Lawrence has been cut.
Bushbe slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Bushbe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Bushbe. No joy for Lawrence on that attempt.
Bushbe misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bushbe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bushbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bushbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Bushbe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Bushbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence swings for the body but Bushbe moves out of range.
Bushbe swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bushbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bushbe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawrence's head.
No joy there for Bushbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bushbe lands with a nice combination. Lawrence backs away looking to recover.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bushbe.
Lawrence looks gassed!
Bushbe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushbe scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sako Bushbe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushbe sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Lawrence to the ground! Bushbe dives into full mount looking to finish!
Lawrence is rocked!
Bushbe stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushbe finish him?
Bushbe lands with a big right hook that stumbles Lawrence - he's out on his feet here! Bushbe follows up with another monster hook that separates Lawrence from consciousness! Lawrence falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Bushbe stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sako Bushbe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dettman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dettman comes to the cage accompanied by Funky Child. Cookie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by c is for cookie. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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136 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Dettman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fortune Cookie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dettman doesn't manage to clinch there - Cookie circles away.
Cookie thows a body shot but no joy.
Fortune Cookie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cookie misses with an uppercut. Dettman saw that one coming.
Dettman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cookie.
Cookie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cookie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dettman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cookie's guard.
Cookie keeping moving, preventing Dettman from controlling successfully.
Cookie is looking for a triangle but Dettman pushes his legs off easily.
Dettman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dettman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman darts in and clinches Cookie up against the cage.
Cookie tries for a takedown but Dettman manages to get underhooks.
Cookie tries to circle away but Dettman has him pinned against the cage.
Dettman tries to land a knee to the head but Cookie blocks with his arms.
Cookie tries a body shot but Dettman blocks it.
Cookie wants to stall.
Dettman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dettman trying to land knees to the body.
Dettman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cookie is defending well for now.
Dettman misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dettman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cookie avoids it.
Dettman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dettman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cookie avoids it.
Dettman tries to land a knee to the head but Cookie blocks with his arms.
Cookie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cookie can't break the clinch.
Cookie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cookie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dettman smiles and moves away.
Bobby Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fortune Cookie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cookie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dettman, right into the meat.
Cookie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dettman.
Cookie blocks a head kick by Dettman.
Cookie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dettman counters with a low kick, right behind Cookie 's knee.
Dettman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cookie.
Cookie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dettman moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie manages to pull guard.
Dettman 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.
Dettman stopping the sweep attempt from Cookie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dettman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cookie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dettman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cookie is proving hard to escape from.
Dettman looking to sit in guard and control but Cookie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is pulling down on Cookie's head to control his posture.
Cookie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cookie works over Dettman with some ground and pound from guard.
Cookie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dettman trying to control the position.
Cookie throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Dettman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cookie just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortune Cookie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cookie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dettman tries to avoid it but Cookie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dettman to the ground. Dettman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dettman thumps Cookie with a low kick.
Cookie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cookie thows a body shot but no joy.
Cookie just misses with a punch to the body.
Dettman takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cookie has Dettman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dettman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dettman slowing the pace effectively.
Cookie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cookie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dettman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fortune Cookie.
Dettman thumps Cookie with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dettman moves away.
A punch combination from Cookie misses.
Dettman instigates a clinch.
Dettman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dettman with a knee to the head.
Dettman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cookie is trying to force a seperation but Dettman has the dominant position.
Dettman is pressed up against the cage. Cookie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dettman down to the mat. Dettman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cookie closes the distance and clinches.
Dettman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cookie blocks it with crossed arms.
Cookie has had enough of the clinch but Dettman keeps him there for the moment.
Dettman is pushing Cookie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is pressed up against the cage. Cookie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dettman down to the mat. Dettman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cookie is breathing heavily.
Cookie tries to clinch
and Dettman counters with a nice leg kick.
Dettman connects with a high kick.
Cookie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dettman misses with a body kick.
Dettman cracks the inside of Cookie's front leg.
Cookie tries to clinch but Dettman moves away
and Dettman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dettman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cookie swings for the body but Dettman moves out of range.
Bobby Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dettman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dettman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dettman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Dettman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dettman misses with a knee strike.
Cookie tries to land knees in the clinch but Dettman avoids the damage to the body.
Cookie is working for takedown but Dettman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dettman obliges.
Dettman scores with a knee to the head.
Dettman scores a nice knee to the body.
Dettman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dettman lands a nice knee to the body.
Dettman landing knees to the head.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Dettman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
Dettman misses with a knee to the head.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie tries to pull guard but Dettman won't allow it.
Dettman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cookie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dettman landing knees to the head.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
Cookie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dettman.
Dettman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cookie's face.
Dettman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dettman just leaning against Cookie, taking a breather.
Cookie managing to block the knees to the body from Dettman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dettman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cookie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dettman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cookie blocks it with crossed arms.
Cookie can't find room to land a body shot as Dettman controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cookie takes a knee to the side of the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dettman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cookie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Dettman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dettman rushes Cookie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cookie goes for a takedown attempt but Dettman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dettman clinches with his opponent.
Cookie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dettman obliges.
Dettman misses with a knee strike.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dettman scores with a knee to the head.
Cookie tries to pull guard but Dettman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cookie drops back down to his feet.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
Dettman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cookie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cookie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dettman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dettman.
Dettman with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dettman.
Dettman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dettman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dettman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cookie jumps guard but Dettman stands there with Cookie around his waist. Cookie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobby Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fortune Cookie.
Dettman has Cookie pushed against the cage.
Dettman misses with a knee to the head.
Dettman misses with a knee to the head.
Cookie fails to pull guard.
Cookie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dettman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cookie takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Bobby Dettman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
Dettman lands a good knee to the midsection. Cookie won't want to take too many of those.
Dettman crunches a lovely knee into Cookie's ribcage.
Cookie goes for a takedown attempt but Dettman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dettman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cookie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cookie wants to stall.
Cookie struggles to land a body shot inside as Dettman controls his hands.
Dettman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dettman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dettman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cookie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dettman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cookie wants to get back to striking at distance but Dettman won't allow it.
Dettman landing knees to the head.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Dettman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dettman lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dettman obliges.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
Dettman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cookie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dettman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cookie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dettman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cookie's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman looking to throw knees to the head but Cookie is blocking nicely.
Cookie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dettman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cookie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Dettman scores a nice knee to the body.
Cookie breaks the clinch.
Dettman throws a head kick that Cookie semi-blocks.
Cookie just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dettman.
Cookie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dettman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dettman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cookie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dettman counters with a body kick that stops Cookie in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Dettman clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cookie tries to clinch but Dettman moves away
and Dettman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cookie's knee momentarily.
Cookie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dettman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dettman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cookie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dettman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cookie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cookie clinches but Dettman breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman moves into range and clinches up with Cookie.
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cookie blocks it with crossed arms.
Cookie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dettman obliges.
Dettman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dettman.
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman lands a knee to the body.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dettman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dettman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dettman lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Dettman slowing the pace effectively.
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Dettman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
Dettman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cookie is defending well for now.
Cookie trying to control the position but instead, Dettman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cookie into the cage.
Cookie digs a right hand into Dettman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dettman's gas tank.
Cookie is trying to drag Dettman to the mat but Dettman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dettman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cookie's face.
Dettman scores with a knee to the head.
Cookie wants to stall.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman crunches a lovely knee into Cookie's ribcage.
Dettman scores with a knee to the head.
Cookie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dettman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cookie can do to turn this around?
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
Dettman misses with a knee to the head.
Cookie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dettman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dettman looking to throw knees to the head but Cookie is blocking nicely.
Dettman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cookie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dettman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dettman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dettman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cookie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dettman obliges.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
Cookie is trying to stall.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman connects with a knee to the head.
Cookie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bobby Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fortune Cookie.
Cookie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dettman smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dettman with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Dettman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cookie avoiding damage as Dettman throws knees to the body.
Dettman scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cookie's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Dettman had his way with Fortune Cookie in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dettman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cookie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dettman counters by moving into the clinch.
Cookie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dettman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cookie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cookie wants to get back to striking at distance but Dettman won't allow it.
Dettman lands a nice knee to the body.
Dettman landing knees to the body.
Dettman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dettman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cookie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Cookie blocks it.
Dettman with a knee to the head.
Cookie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dettman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fortune Cookie.
Cookie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cookie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dettman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dettman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dettman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Cookie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dettman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dettman misses with a knee to the head.
Cookie goes for a takedown attempt but Dettman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dettman scores with a push kick.
Dettman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cookie.
Dettman lands a nice looking body kick.
Cookie misses the shot to the body.
Cookie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dettman. That's going to slow Cookie down.
Fortune Cookie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cookie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dettman - the referee stops the clock and Cookie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dettman. Cookie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cookie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dettman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cookie swinging wildly here.
Cookie has a takedown stuffed.
Cookie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dettman.
Dettman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dettman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dettman - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman delivers a nice body kick.
Dettman scores with a kick to the body.
Dettman gets a clinch.
Dettman with a knee to the head.
Cookie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dettman scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fortune Cookie has been cut.
Dettman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dettman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dettman lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dettman scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dettman.
Dettman misses with a knee strike.
Cookie tries to throw a body punch but Dettman avoids it by throwing Cookie back against the cage.
Dettman scores with a knee to the head.
Dettman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dettman tries to land a knee to the head but Cookie blocks with his arms.
Bobby Dettman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie misses with a punch to the body.
Dettman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cookie wants a takedown.
Dettman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cookie's face.
Cookie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cookie tries to pull guard but Dettman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cookie drops back down to his feet.
Cookie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dettman lands a nice knee to the body.
Dettman working Cookie over with knees to the body.
Dettman landing knees to the body.
Dettman lands a nice knee to the body.
Cookie misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Dettman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Dettman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dettman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:41
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:42
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Dettman!
Bobby Dettman is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiou Figu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiou Figu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figu.
Carwin misses with a takedown
and Figu counters with a one-two to the body.
Figu scores a takedown into full mount!
Figu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carwin's face.
Figu working Carwin over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Figu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carwin is trying desperately to improve position.
Carwin is working hard here to advance position.
Carwin wants to control but Figu is having none of it.
Figu raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Carwin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carwin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Figu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Figu.
Figu dominating with strikes here.
Carwin gets back to half guard.
Carwin wants to improve his position but Figu is controlling well.
Figu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figu is taking a breather. Carwin 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.
Figu is looking to take a break and control but Carwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carwin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carwin wants to improve his position but Figu is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Figu content to control rather than advance.
Sergiou Figu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carwin looks to clinch
and Figu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carwin's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figu lands a couple of elbows.
Figu throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
Carwin controls Figu momentarily but Figu frees himself.
Figu wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figu looking to sit in guard and control but Carwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carwin dives into side control.
Figu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Figu pushes Carwin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carwin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carwin looks up at the clock and then as Figu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carwin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carwin working the strikes but Figu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Figu is looking to escape.
Carwin trying to control the action but Figu is working from the bottom.
Carwin is pressing down on Figu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Figu is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Figu is just riding it out for now. Carwin eventually gives up the hold.
Carwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carwin's back!
Figu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Carwin trying to control the hands but Figu won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Figu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carwin!
Carwin is looking to improve his position but Figu isn't that keen on the idea.
Figu working for a submission but Carwin is keeping him at bay.
Carwin is bucking up trying to escape but Figu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Figu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carwin?
Figu wants to control the pace but Carwin is squirming around nicely.
Figu landing punches.
Carwin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin is bucking up trying to escape but Figu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Figu dominating with strikes here.
Carwin tries to hold on but Figu pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu working Carwin over with strikes here.
Carwin is squirming around, avoiding Figu's attempts to control the action.
Figu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Figu with a couple of short strikes.
Carwin is rocked!
Figu lands a big elbow.
Oh Carwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Figu content just to control the position here.
Carwin seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Figu.
Figu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Figu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carwin turns into him and now he's in Figu's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figu is trying to control the position but Carwin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin looking to sit in guard and control but Figu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Figu controlling from the top position.
Carwin has his foot on Figu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figu works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figu trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu looking to sit in guard and control but Carwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Figu controlling Carwin's posture.
Carwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Figu pulls Carwin in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Carwin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carwin postures up in Figu's guard and throws a big left but Figu blocks it.
Carwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carwin pushing down on Figu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin thows a huge punch but Figu dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carwin stalling away here and it's allowed Figu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figu has a takedown stuffed.
Figu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carwin wants a takedown.
Figu tries to score a body lock takedown but Carwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Figu stops a takedown attempt from Carwin.
Figu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiou Figu.
Carwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Figu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figu thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Figu advances position into side control!
Figu scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sergiou Figu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Figu working the head with strikes.
Figu working away.
Figu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carwin to see if he's OK.
Figu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Figu wants to control but Carwin is keeping him busy.
Carwin struggling a bit here.
Carwin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Figu lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking for a sweep.
Figu working the body and head with strikes.
Figu looks up at the clock and then as Carwin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Figu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Figu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Figu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Figu lands some shots froms side control.
Figu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Figu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Figu trying to control the position but Carwin is working away.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carwin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Figu is working for a submission of some sort.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.
Carwin is staying active underneath Figu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Figu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carwin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Figu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figu lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Figu winds up and cracks Carwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Figu connects with a nice short shot to Carwin's temple.
Nice strikes from Figu there.
Figu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Figu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Figu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carwin is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Figu there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Figu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figu fails with the takedown
and Carwin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Carwin as Figu shoots in.
Figu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiou Figu.
Carwin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Figu counters with a single leg into guard. Carwin didn't expect that.
Figu connects with a couple of short punches.
Carwin has Figu pulled in close to control his posture.
Figu preventing the sweep.
Figu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carwin is keeping the position for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Figu stops Carwin from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Carwin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carwin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Figu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Figu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Figu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Figu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figu looking to pass the guard.
Figu trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Figu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Figu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Figu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Figu lands a couple of digs.
Carwin trying to control the position.
Carwin wants to sweep here but Figu controlling him for the moment.
Figu wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Figu trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Figu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figu cracks Carwin with a solid left hand.
Figu passes Carwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Figu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figu is pressing down on Carwin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carwin is holding on for now.
Carwin is trying to control but can't.
Figu trying to control from half guard but Carwin is working away.
Figu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Figu is looking to advance position but Carwin won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Figu connects with a nice short shot to Carwin's temple.
Figu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Figu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carwin taking some punishment here, with Figu in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiou Figu dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carwin tries for a takedown but Figu circles away easily
and Figu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Figu.
Figu with a nice head shot there.
Carwin working a defensive guard here.
Figu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Figu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Figu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Figu scoring with some ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Figu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figu wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
Figu postures up.
Figu landing with the ground and pound.
Figu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figu lands a couple of digs.
Carwin working a defensive guard here.
Figu chips away with some ground and pound.
Carwin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carwin's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Figu from controlling successfully.
Figu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carwin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Figu grinds an elbow into Carwin's temple.
Carwin is trying to control Figu's posture but Figu avoids it.
Figu working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is looking to regain half guard here but Figu keeps moving and retains side control.
Figu controlling the position from side mount.
Figu is looking to take a break and control but Carwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shane Carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Figu lands some shots froms side control.
Figu is working Carwin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Figu trying to control the action but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Figu stalling away here and it's allowed Carwin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figu works over Carwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Figu stopping the sweep attempt from Carwin.
Figu trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Figu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carwin's head.
Figu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Figu defends well.
Carwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Figu defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiou Figu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Figu 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiou Figu!
Sergiou Figu is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Blindganger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Blindganger !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clark Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne avoids the head kick by Blindganger .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Clark Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blindganger in his tracks.
Wayne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blindganger throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Blindganger throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wayne lands a body punch.
Wayne lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blindganger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wayne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blindganger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Blindganger 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wayne lands a knee to the head.
Blindganger is rocked!
Blindganger swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wayne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Blindganger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne lands a body punch.
Blindganger seems to have got his legs back now.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wayne.
Blindganger is breathing heavily.
Wayne gets through Blindganger 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wayne lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Blindganger to his knees! Wayne keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Wayne!
Clark Wayne is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Benny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza has chosen No Love as his entrance music. Hugh Benny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edson de Souza's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Benny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edson de Souza!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny moves out of range of the body kick from de Souza.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. de Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny lands a jab.
de Souza dodges the punch combination from Benny.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick.
Benny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Benny.
de Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Benny misses.
de Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Edson de Souza has been cut.
Benny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches de Souza on the side of the head.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on de Souza's shoulder, as de Souza tries to avoid the shot.
de Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benny if he has to take too many more of those.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benny tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from de Souza.
de Souza throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
de Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benny blocks the body kick.
de Souza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Edson de Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
de Souza thows a body kick. Benny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
de Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benny's corner calls for a 1-2. Benny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows de Souza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
de Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benny is keeping the position for now.
de Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny wants to sweep here but de Souza controlling him for the moment.
Benny is looking to sweep but instead, de Souza has passed into half guard.
Benny is trying to get back to full guard.
de Souza is looking to take a break and control but Benny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
de Souza works his way into full mount!
de Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
de Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Benny can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
de Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Benny is now in de Souza's guard. A big mistake from de Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
de Souza wants to sweep here but Benny controlling him for the moment.
Benny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as de Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. de Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benny postures up.
Benny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benny stays in close to de Souza's body and controls the position.
Benny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benny.
de Souza controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson de Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson de Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benny tries to bum rush de Souza with a series of wild strikes but de Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benny throws a shot from downtown. de Souza moves away and avoids it.
de Souza misses with a low kick.
Benny cracks de Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from de Souza. Benny shrugs it off though.
de Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
de Souza misses with a low kick as Benny jumps back.
de Souza throws a head kick but Benny moves out of range.
Benny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from de Souza misses.
A solid body kick from de Souza.
de Souza throws a head kick but Benny moves out of range.
Benny lands a jab to de Souza's midsection.
Benny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benny sizes up de Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benny will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
de Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benny scores with a jab.
de Souza thows a body kick. Benny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by de Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick.
Benny lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by de Souza. Beautiful body shot.
Benny lands an overhand right.
de Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from de Souza.
Benny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but de Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Benny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny avoids a kick to the body.
Benny blocks a head kick by de Souza.
de Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
de Souza is breathing heavily.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny digs a good body shot into de Souza's ribs.
Hugh Benny is winning the standup battle so far.
de Souza fakes the leg kick and cracks Benny in the body.
Benny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by de Souza. de Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
de Souza takes one to the chin there.
de Souza has closed the distance and engaged Benny in a clinch.
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!
de Souza pushes off an throws an elbow but Benny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
de Souza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benny misses with some punches.
Benny is trying to break the clinch but de Souza is controlling him.
Benny blocks the elbow strike.
Benny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
de Souza misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benny. That did some damage!
de Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
de Souza wants to land a leg kick but Benny is out of range.
de Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benny scores with a hook.
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Benny finds it's way through de Souza's defenses.
Benny lands a nice hook to de Souza's body. de Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from de Souza.
Benny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benny.
Benny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benny blocks a head kick by de Souza.
de Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benny.
Benny throws a hook but de Souza blocks it.
Benny misses with a body punch
and de Souza counters with a leg kick.
Hugh Benny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benny misses with a few strikes there.
Benny throws a looping overhand right but de Souza ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benny misses with a body shot.
Benny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
de Souza lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Benny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edson de Souza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benny scores with a punch to the head.
Benny stuffs the takedown attempt from de Souza. de Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Benny moves out of range easily.
de Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
de Souza misses with a double jab.
Benny takes a swing at de Souza's ribcage but misses.
de Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Benny connects with the punch.
de Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benny counters with a straight right hand.
de Souza tries to land a front kick but Benny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benny lands with a right hand.
de Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
de Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Benny. Beautiful body shot.
Benny blocks the body kick.
Benny scores with a three punch combo!
de Souza is rocked!
de Souza scores with a spinning back kick!
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
de Souza takes one to the chin there.
de Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Benny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benny scores with a nice right hand.
Benny fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops de Souza to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! de Souza looks to clinch but Benny throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! de Souza taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hugh Benny!
Hugh Benny is the new featherweight champion!
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pop
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