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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Sung Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza's entrance music is No Love. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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149 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edson de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ho Sung Pak!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pak lands with a hook. de Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Edson de Souza has been cut.
de Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
de Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Souza shoots for a takedown but Pak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Pak catches de Souza right on the button with a cross.
de Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pak thows a body shot but no joy.
Pak cracks de Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pak misses with a series of wild punches.
Pak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
de Souza delivers a nice body kick.
Pak works de Souza's body with a nice hook.
Pak throws a big shot that misses.
Pak moves out of range as de Souza throws a body kick.
Pak throws a jab but it's blocked by de Souza.
Pak walks forward, straight into a front kick from de Souza.
de Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pak.
Ho Sung Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pak misses with a jab, cross combination.
de Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from de Souza.
Pak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but de Souza manages to avoid it.
de Souza tries to move into range but Pak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pak connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Pak.
de Souza shoots in for a takedown but Pak shows good takedown defense.
de Souza throws a front kick that sends Pak stumbling back into the cage.
de Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from de Souza.
Pak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Souza.
de Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
de Souza misses with a head kick.
Pak misses with a looping left.
Pak lands with a nice body punch.
Pak drives through and clinches with de Souza against the cage.
de Souza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
de Souza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! de Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Souza moves away.
de Souza lands with a kick to the temple. Pak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by de Souza. de Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Pak connects with a looping right hand.
Pak tests de Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
de Souza connects with a leg kick. Pak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
de Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
de Souza misses with a low kick.
de Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Pak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pak connects with a body shot that sends de Souza's belly button to the back.
de Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Pak digs a good hook to de Souza's body.
Pak connects with a body shot.
de Souza is breathing heavily.
Pak works de Souza's body with a nice hook.
de Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
de Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Pak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Pak.
de Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Pak lands.
de Souza is rocked!
Pak keeps the fight on the outside.
Pak lands a really nice looking cross but de Souza seems unphased.
Oh de Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
de Souza needs to keep his hands up - Pak had a free shot at his head there.
Pak lands a jab.
de Souza looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pak lands a right hand from hell, dropping de Souza. Pak pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ho Sung Pak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Tamudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tamudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Trent!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamudo misses with a double jab.
Tamudo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trent misses the jab.
Trent ducks under a wild hook from Tamudo.
Trent slips under a jab from Tamudo.
Tamudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tamudo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamudo takes a swing at Trent's ribcage but misses.
Tamudo staying out of range there.
Trent lands the left hand.
Trent connects with a jab.
Trent stuns Tamudo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamudo takes a swing at Trent's ribcage but misses.
Trent looks to land a left hand but Tamudo moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Trent misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Trent.
Tamudo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tamudo is trying to defend but Trent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tamudo's head.
Still in half guard, Trent seems content to control.
Trent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent wants to take a breather but Tamudo is having none of it.
Tamudo trying to control here.
Trent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tamudo defending well though.
Trent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trent with the ground and pound but Tamudo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tamudo is trying to get back to full guard.
Trent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Trent.
Nice strikes from Trent there.
Trent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tamudo defending well though.
Tamudo has hold of Trent's hands but Trent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Trent there.
Trent stalling.
Tamudo has hold of Trent's hands but Trent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Trent wants to work for an arm triangle but Tamudo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tamudo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tamudo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trent scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Trent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tamudo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trent.
Tamudo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trent holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tamudo misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Trent.
Tamudo working aggressively here.
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Trent - that landed with a thud.
Trent is working Tamudo over against the cage.
Trent lands a shoulder strike.
Tamudo misses with some punches.
Tamudo tries to circle away but Trent has him pinned against the cage.
Tamudo has a couple of punches blocked by Trent.
Tamudo throws a punch but it's blocked by Trent.
A short body shot lands from Trent as the two fighters clinch.
Trent lands with a light punch inside.
Trent throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tamudo fails to land.
Trent lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamudo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trent lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Trent.
Tamudo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trent lands a nice uppercut.
Trent scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamudo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trent.
Tamudo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamudo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamudo tries to throw a body punch but Trent avoids it by throwing Tamudo back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamudo.
Trent lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trent lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Trent.
Trent lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trent is struggling to control the position.
Trent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Trent.
Trent lands with a right to the head.
Trent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamudo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamudo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Trent.
Trent digs a right hand underneath Tamudo's ribcage. Tamudo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamudo stalling in the clinch.
Trent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trent presses Tamudo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trent lands a right hand.
Tamudo working aggressively here.
Trent lands an uppercut.
Trent scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Trent.
Trent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trent wants a takedown but no success here.
Antonio Tamudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Trent.
Trent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Trent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trent lands with a light punch inside.
Tamudo is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent works on Tamudo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Trent.
Trent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Trent.
Trent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamudo backwards.
Tamudo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trent pushes Tamudo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trent gets through Tamudo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tamudo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trent trying to control but Tamudo is working from the bottom.
Trent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamudo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trent.
Trent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tamudo's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trent stands up over Tamudo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamudo being controlled here, momentarily.
Trent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Trent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Trent goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mark Trent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Trent does no damage.
Tamudo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Trent - just one landing.
Tamudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trent was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamudo.
A punch lands to the side of Tamudo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trent misses with a body shot.
Trent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trent lands a nice hook to Tamudo's body. Tamudo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamudo.
Tamudo throws a looping overhand right but Trent ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamudo misses with an uppercut. Trent saw that one coming.
Trent dips to his left and cracks Tamudo with an uppercut!
No luck for Trent with that takedown attempt.
Trent misses with a wild body shot.
Antonio Tamudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trent tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamudo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trent tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamudo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trent looks to land a left hand but Tamudo moved out of range nicely.
Trent scores with a nice right hand.
Tamudo throws a sloppy body shot
and Trent counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamudo defending well as Trent loads up on a big left hand.
Mark Trent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tamudo quickly recovers to half guard.
Trent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trent thows a huge punch but Tamudo dodges it nicely.
Trent winds up and cracks Tamudo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trent passes to side control.
Tamudo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Trent asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tamudo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent lands some shots froms side control.
Trent cracks Tamudo with a big right hand but Tamudo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trent scoring with punches and elbows.
Trent trying to control the position but Tamudo is working away.
Tamudo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tamudo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mark Trent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent works to advance to full mount. Tamudo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Trent controlling the pace for now.
Antonio Tamudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Trent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trent 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Trent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious BIG - Victory. Micky McFinnigan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matheus Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micky McFinnigan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McFinnigan tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Matheus Carvalho has been cut.
McFinnigan throws a chopping leg kick but Carvalho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matheus Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFinnigan. McFinnigan obviously looking to wear him down.
McFinnigan misses with a looping left.
McFinnigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
McFinnigan tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho throws a body punch but McFinnigan moves out of range.
McFinnigan misses with the combination.
McFinnigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McFinnigan pinned against the cage. McFinnigan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McFinnigan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. McFinnigan catches Carvalho right on the button with a cross.
McFinnigan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McFinnigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
McFinnigan throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFinnigan misses the shot to the body.
McFinnigan throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
McFinnigan throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McFinnigan tries to throw a body punch but Carvalho avoids it by throwing McFinnigan back against the cage.
McFinnigan digs a right hand into Carvalho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carvalho's gas tank.
McFinnigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFinnigan'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.
Carvalho misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McFinnigan prevents a body shot from Carvalho.
Carvalho goes for a takedown attempt but McFinnigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFinnigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and McFinnigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
McFinnigan tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFinnigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFinnigan tries a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.
McFinnigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFinnigan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carvalho's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McFinnigan counters with a thumping low kick.
Carvalho takes a swing at McFinnigan's ribcage but misses.
McFinnigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McFinnigan lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but McFinnigan avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through McFinnigan's defenses.
McFinnigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carvalho. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McFinnigan.
McFinnigan throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky McFinnigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Carvalho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McFinnigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho jabs McFinnigan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McFinnigan throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
McFinnigan misses with a looping left.
Carvalho lands a nice hook to McFinnigan's body. McFinnigan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McFinnigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFinnigan throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and McFinnigan counters with a leg kick.
McFinnigan circles away from the clinch attempt
and McFinnigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnigan connects with an inside leg kick.
McFinnigan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as McFinnigan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
Matheus Carvalho's cut is getting worse.
Micky McFinnigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFinnigan scores with a leg kick.
Carvalho is looking to wear down McFinnigan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McFinnigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFinnigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McFinnigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McFinnigan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Micky McFinnigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McFinnigan.
A jab from McFinnigan finds it's way through Carvalho's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan misses with a looping right.
McFinnigan moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
McFinnigan is leaning against Carvalho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFinnigan scores with a hook to the body.
McFinnigan lands a body shot.
McFinnigan digs a right hand underneath Carvalho's ribcage. Carvalho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFinnigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from McFinnigan misses.
McFinnigan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McFinnigan throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFinnigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McFinnigan throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McFinnigan.
McFinnigan lands a big head kick that sends Carvalho tumbling to the mat! McFinnigan takes a step backwards and waves Carvalho back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Carvalho is rocked!
Matheus Carvalho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Carvalho out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Micky McFinnigan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Macey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Paul Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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26
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Macey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davis Paul Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Macey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus won't allow Macey to pass to mount.
Macey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Macey works his way into side control.
Marcus dodges the ground and pound from Macey.
Macey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey takes a little break here. Marcus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Macey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marcus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Macey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marcus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Macey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcus is letting Macey control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Macey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marcus is avoiding damage well.
Marcus is trying to control Macey's posture but Macey avoids it.
Macey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macey is working Marcus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Macey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Macey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.
Macey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Macey crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Macey 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.
Macey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Macey stands and throws Marcus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marcus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Macey connects with a decent elbow.
Macey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marcus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ground and pound from Macey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Macey is putting a hurting on Marcus here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Macey.
Macey is trying to get an arm triangle but Marcus is defending well.
Marcus trying to remain calm as Macey controls from the top position.
Macey tries for a kimura but Marcus is defending well.
Macey working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus prevents Macey from moving into mount.
Macey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Macey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Macey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Macey in side control, throwing shots but Marcus defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marcus's legs.
Macey advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macey controlling from the full mount.
Macey raining down hammerfists from mount.
Macey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Macey with shots to the head and body - Marcus looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Macey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marcus avoids the head kick by Macey.
Davis Paul Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcus avoids the head kick by Macey.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus throws a leg kick which misses Macey's front leg but catches the back leg as Macey tries to avoid it.
Marcus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcus gets caught flat footed, as Macey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey looking to sit in guard and control but Marcus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Macey pulls Marcus in close to prevent any damage.
Davis Paul Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Marcus won't allow Macey to sweep him here.
Macey managing to control the position.
Marcus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcus won't allow Macey to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey is working hard here to advance position.
Macey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 because Frank Macey just wasn't active enough.
Marcus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Macey.
Marcus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Macey.
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some bone on bone action there as Marcus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marcus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Macey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Macey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Macey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes van Bruggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Johannes van Bruggen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johannes van Bruggen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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25
224 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes van Bruggen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bruggen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
van Bruggen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuskevich throws a low kick, looking for van Bruggen's leg but van Bruggen calmly moves out of range.
van Bruggen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuskevich throws a sloppy head kick and van Bruggen moves out of range easily.
Yuskevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuskevich throws a leg kick that misses.
van Bruggen misses with a looping left.
van Bruggen moves into the clinch.
van Bruggen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
van Bruggen is controlling the pace.
Yuskevich is pressing down on van Bruggen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
van Bruggen working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bruggen pushes down on Yuskevich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
van Bruggen misses with a head shot. Yuskevich uses the momentum to regain guard.
van Bruggen 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.
van Bruggen wants to control from the top but Yuskevich keeps moving.
van Bruggen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuskevich is retaining full guard.
van Bruggen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuskevich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. van Bruggen defends it easily.
van Bruggen wants to control from the top but Yuskevich keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
van Bruggen scoring with some ground and pound.
van Bruggen preventing the sweep.
van Bruggen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yuskevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. van Bruggen is aware though and is defending well.
van Bruggen throws and elbow that misses. Yuskevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in van Bruggen's guard. Nice move by Yuskevich!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Bruggen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuskevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuskevich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
van Bruggen trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen looking to control.
Yuskevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. van Bruggen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
van Bruggen working for a triangle but Yuskevich defends it easily.
Yuskevich wants to control from the top but van Bruggen keeps moving.
Yuskevich postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
van Bruggen keeping full guard, as Yuskevich tries to pass.
Yuskevich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of van Bruggen's head.
Yuskevich trying to control but van Bruggen is working from the bottom.
Yuskevich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
van Bruggen trying to control the position.
Yuskevich trying to control but van Bruggen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
van Bruggen moves out of range as Yuskevich throws a body kick.
Yuskevich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. van Bruggen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yuskevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuskevich throws a head kick that misses.
Yuskevich lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes van Bruggen 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.
Some bone on bone action there as van Bruggen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yuskevich throws a low kick but van Bruggen avoids it.
Yuskevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
van Bruggen throws a lazy right hand but Yuskevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
van Bruggen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuskevich.
Johannes van Bruggen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Bruggen throws the left hand but Yuskevich avoids the punch easily.
van Bruggen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
van Bruggen darts in and clinches Yuskevich up against the cage.
Yuskevich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but van Bruggen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
van Bruggen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuskevich can't break the clinch.
van Bruggen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yuskevich wants to break free but van Bruggen has control.
van Bruggen pushes Yuskevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from van Bruggen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from van Bruggen.
Yuskevich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from van Bruggen.
Nice body punch from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen digs a right hand into Yuskevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuskevich's gas tank.
Yuskevich is breathing heavily.
Yuskevich takes a shot to the head.
van Bruggen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
van Bruggen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, van Bruggen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen works on Yuskevich's body with a couple of short punches.
van Bruggen stalling.
van Bruggen pushes Yuskevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
van Bruggen lands a body punch in the clinch.
van Bruggen pushes Yuskevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by van Bruggen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van Bruggen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuskevich backwards.
van Bruggen has Yuskevich pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen lands a shot to the body.
A short left from van Bruggen.
van Bruggen is trying to trip Yuskevich. He has hold of a leg but Yuskevich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. van Bruggen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
van Bruggen wants to control from the top but Yuskevich keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
van Bruggen advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from van Bruggen there.
van Bruggen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johannes van Bruggen.
van Bruggen throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuskevich.
van Bruggen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
van Bruggen misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuskevich throws a leg kick but van Bruggen checks it.
van Bruggen swings for the body but Yuskevich moves out of range.
Yuskevich misses with a double jab
and van Bruggen counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuskevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes van Bruggen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
van Bruggen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
van Bruggen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yuskevich in his tracks.
van Bruggen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Yuskevich.
Yuskevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
van Bruggen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
van Bruggen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
van Bruggen avoids the head kick by Yuskevich.
van Bruggen gets a takedown into half guard.
van Bruggen throwing shots but Yuskevich is blocking nicely.
Yuskevich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
van Bruggen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yuskevich tries to get to full guard but van Bruggen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bruggen is thwarting Yuskevich's attempts to control the position.
Yuskevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuskevich tries to roll over but van Bruggen keeps him under control.
van Bruggen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
van Bruggen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
van Bruggen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yuskevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from van Bruggen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen lands strikes from half guard.
van Bruggen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if van Bruggen 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.
van Bruggen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
van Bruggen is nestled in close to Yuskevich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yuskevich wants to improve his position but van Bruggen is controlling well.
Yuskevich is not content to let van Bruggen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yimi Yuskevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
van Bruggen is trying to control the action in half guard but Yuskevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
van Bruggen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
van Bruggen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
van Bruggen prevents Yuskevich from improving his position.
van Bruggen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
van Bruggen works his way into full mount!
Johannes van Bruggen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bruggen wants to control the pace but Yuskevich is squirming around nicely.
Yuskevich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yuskevich is squirming around, avoiding van Bruggen's attempts to control the action.
Yuskevich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
van Bruggen landing punches.
van Bruggen controlling the pace for now.
van Bruggen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuskevich can do to turn this around?
van Bruggen wants to control the pace but Yuskevich is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes van Bruggen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well van Bruggen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes van Bruggen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - All Eyes On Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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26
177 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking hook.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forrest Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Baker.
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ortiz missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Bryan Baker has been cut.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a body punch.
Ortiz is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baker looks gassed!
Ortiz is working Baker over against the cage.
Ortiz presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz is pushing Baker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz has Baker pushed against the cage.
Baker goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryan Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz lands with a shot to the body.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortiz avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Ortiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortiz pushes Baker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ortiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baker is trying to drag Ortiz to the mat but Ortiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Ortiz on the inside.
Baker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Baker has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
Ortiz digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ortiz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
Ortiz slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Forrest Ortiz.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortiz lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Bryan Baker's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortiz throws a shot to the body.
Ortiz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortiz connects with a crisp jab.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ortiz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Ortiz throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz lands an elbow that stopped Baker in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortiz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ortiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ortiz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Baker.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baker tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Ortiz on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ortiz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ortiz lands with a shot to the body.
Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baker avoids it.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ortiz stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Ortiz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Ortiz - that landed with a thud.
Ortiz scores with a knee to the head.
Ortiz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
A body shot lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Forrest Ortiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortiz down to the mat. Ortiz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Forrest Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Baker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortiz jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Ortiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
Forrest Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortiz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortiz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The cut above Bryan Baker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortiz lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Baker shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortiz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Ortiz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortiz working Baker over with knees to the body.
Ortiz works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz works on Baker's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Ortiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ortiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ortiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortiz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ortiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ortiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortiz. That snapped Baker's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Baker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker walks into a left hand.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Ortiz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz lands a two punch combo.
Ortiz lands with a good body shot.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Ortiz rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Forrest Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Ortiz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ortiz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ortiz stalling.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Ortiz is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ortiz presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ortiz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body.
Baker goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ortiz sizes up Baker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz connects with a body shot.
Ortiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Ortiz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortiz clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Ortiz avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker is trying to drag Ortiz to the mat but Ortiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ortiz pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortiz gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ortiz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ortiz - that landed with a thud.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Ortiz digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baker.
Ortiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Ortiz.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ortiz - that landed with a thud.
Baker has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ortiz stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
Ortiz controlling the action here for a moment.
Bryan Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ortiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortiz lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into rage.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the body.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortiz scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortiz which made him look bad.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
Ortiz connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers takes one to the side of the head.
Boucher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Boucher misses the target.
Boucher avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Boucher lands a slapping body shot.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Boucher sees coming a mile off.
Boucher scores with a one two! Rivers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rivers defending well as Boucher loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boucher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivers on the side of the head.
Boucher looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Boucher slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher slips under a jab.
Boucher scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boucher.
Rivers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Bobby Boucher has been cut.
Boucher throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
Boucher avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Boucher catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
Boucher checks the leg kick.
Boucher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rivers backs up against the cage.
Boucher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivers.
Boucher lands a jab to the nose.
Bobby Boucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rivers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a body punch but Boucher moves out of range.
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Boucher moved away.
Rivers walks into a straight right hand from Boucher.
Rivers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boucher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers.
Dru Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boucher lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Boucher throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Boucher throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Boucher moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Boucher shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boucher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Boucher moved out of range.
No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boucher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boucher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boucher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boucher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boucher blocks the body kick.
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher.
Boucher throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Boucher scores with a four punch combination!
Boucher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rivers.
Boucher looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers scores with a jab.
Boucher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
A big left from Boucher misses.
Boucher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Boucher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rivers instigates a clinch.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Boucher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boucher.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Boucher down.
Rivers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boucher if he has to take too many more of those.
Rivers lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher walks into a jab.
Boucher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boucher's calf.
Rivers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boucher is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivers connects with a looping right hand.
Rivers tries to clinch but Boucher moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivers, right into the meat.
Dru Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Boucher circles away.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Rivers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boucher fails to land with a series of punches.
Boucher looks to land a combination. Rivers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Boucher.
Rivers throws a front kick aimed at Boucher's knee but Boucher avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher thows a leg kick but Rivers checks it
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Boucher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boucher moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boucher.
Boucher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rivers slips a straight right by Boucher.
Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Boucher avoids it.
Boucher throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher misses with a low kick.
Rivers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boucher moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boucher.
Boucher throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Rivers takes a swing at Boucher's ribcage but misses.
Rivers throws a leg kick which misses Boucher's front leg but catches the back leg as Boucher tries to avoid it.
Boucher moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Boucher moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
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.
A combination from Boucher does no damage.
Rivers throws a push kick but Boucher slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Boucher throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Rivers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rivers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boucher. That did some damage!
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boucher.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boucher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rivers - the referee stops the clock and Boucher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rivers. Boucher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Rivers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rivers.
That has opened up Bobby Boucher's cut even more.
Nice cross by Rivers.
Rivers cracks a nice hook into Boucher's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dru Rivers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers tries to clinch up but Boucher circles away and keeps his distance.
Rivers slips under a jab from Boucher.
Boucher tries for a takedown but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rivers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Boucher down.
Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boucher doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boucher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boucher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivers.
Boucher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Boucher's head.
Boucher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivers.
Boucher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivers. That one must have hurt.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivers.
Boucher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivers.
Rivers throws a leg kick which misses Boucher's front leg but catches the back leg as Boucher tries to avoid it.
Boucher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Rivers pushes Boucher away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Boucher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boucher can do to turn this around?
Rivers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
Boucher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivers counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Rivers.
Rivers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boucher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boucher. That did some damage!
Rivers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boucher takes a step back to recover.
Rivers misses with a kick to the body.
Boucher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rivers.
Boucher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers.
Rivers throws a leg kick which misses Boucher's front leg but catches the back leg as Boucher tries to avoid it.
Boucher throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
Boucher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivers can pounce on him.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
Rivers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivers.
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Boucher back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Boucher blocking some punches.
Rivers digs a right hand into Boucher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boucher's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands a body shot.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Boucher controls his hands.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Rivers.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers lands a left hand.
The cut above Bobby Boucher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dru Rivers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher'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.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boucher.
Rivers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Boucher's legs.
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boucher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rivers lands a front kick.
Boucher moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a leg kick. Boucher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boucher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boucher's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Boucher persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Boucher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Rivers delivers a nice body kick.
Boucher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boucher looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivers is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Boucher looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rivers scores with a push kick.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers throws a sloppy body shot
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Boucher keeps it at a distance.
Boucher throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.
Boucher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivers.
Boucher cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a kick to the body.
Boucher misses with a straight left.
Boucher thows a body shot but no joy.
Boucher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
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.
Boucher misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boucher really felt that one!
Boucher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Rivers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rivers tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rivers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boucher is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Boucher's defenses.
Boucher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
Boucher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivers as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dru Rivers had his way with Bobby Boucher in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Boucher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Boucher takes one to the chin there.
Rivers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Boucher's shoulder, as Boucher tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Boucher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Boucher jumps back.
Boucher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivers. That one must have hurt.
Rivers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boucher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rivers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rivers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivers keeps Boucher at a distance using the push kick.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boucher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boucher misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivers scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Boucher down.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rivers forces Boucher back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivers working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bobby Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Boucher blocks the low kick.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
Boucher loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Boucher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boucher if he has to take too many more of those.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Boucher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a body kick that misses.
Boucher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivers. Rivers obviously looking to wear him down.
Boucher moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Boucher fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boucher misses the jab.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Boucher moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boucher throws a one two combo.
Boucher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivers counters with a low kick, right behind Boucher 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dru Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:43
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:42
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dru Rivers!
Dru Rivers retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolo Crow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peterson clobbers Crow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crow throws a push kick but Peterson slaps the foot to one side.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow is looking to land body kicks.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson scores with a jab. Crow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Crow throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson tries to keep at a distance but Crow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crow pushes off an throws an elbow but Peterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Peterson to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
The referee calls for Crow to work.
Crow misses with an elbow over the top.
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow 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.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crow looks for the body kick but Peterson saw that one coming.
Peterson jabs Crow right on the nose. Crow blinks but takes it well.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow connects with a high kick.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow closes the distance but Peterson moves to the side
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson works the jab nicely.
Peterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Crow.
Crow wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Bolo Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson checks a low kick from Crow.
Crow misses with a body kick.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peterson's head.
Peterson jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crow is breathing heavily.
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!
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Crow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson stuns Crow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Crow is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
Whack! Peterson lands a heavy head kick that drops Crow. The ref tackles Peterson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Crow was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mike Peterson! Mike Peterson retains his welterweight title!
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