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SFL #23 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between MK Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Basket Case as his entrance music. Juan Maxwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MK Ultra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Maxwell! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maxwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ultra circles away. Maxwell throws a body kick that misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell. Ultra works Maxwell's body with a nice hook. Ultra throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Ultra.
Juan Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ultra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from Ultra. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maxwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Ultra sprawls well. He's pushed Maxwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. MK Ultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell. Ultra lands with an uppercut that bounces Maxwell off the cage and back into rage.
Maxwell is rocked! A big right followed by a crushing left from Ultra knocks Maxwell out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). MK Ultra!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanker Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Chainsaw" by Skinny Puppy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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133 lbs
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Dengel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanker Kid! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Dengel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dengel scores with a spinning back kick! Kid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dengel. Jab from Dengel. Dengel catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dengel tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dengel swivels and escapes. Gus Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dengel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kid. Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dengel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kid shoots in for a double leg but Dengel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gus Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanker Kid. Dengel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dengel lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Dengel catches Kid right on the button with a cross. Dengel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dengel lands with a shot to the body. Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dengel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dengel stuns Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dengel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kid. Dengel works Kid's body with a nice hook. Kid looks gassed! Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Dengel. Kid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dengel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kid's head. Kid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kid is rocked! Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Dengel finish him? Dengel gets the takedown into side control. Dengel cracks Kid with a big right hand but Kid just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dengel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kid looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dengel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Dengel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tralley Babel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tralley Babel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tralley Babel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kel Varnson! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Babel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varnson. Varnson scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Tralley Babel has been cut. Nice shot lands for Varnson. Babel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Varnson thows a body shot but no joy. Varnson with a body punch. A glancing blow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Varnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babel. Babel avoids the body shot from Varnson.
Varnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babel circles away quickly and effectively. Babel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Varnson tries to avoid it but Babel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Varnson to the ground. Varnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A swing and a miss from Varnson. Babel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Babel is breathing heavily. Babel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varnson.
Varnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babel doesn't seem bothered though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Varnson throws a shot to the body.
Varnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Varnson throws a sloppy head kick and Babel moves out of range easily. Varnson cracks Babel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Varnson finish him?
Babel is rocked! Babel drops his hands momentarily and Varnson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Babel just on the top of the head. Babel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Babel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kel Varnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evsei Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garner's choice of entrance music: Snoop Dogg Ft. Soulja Boy Tell Em - Pronto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evsei Agron! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Titus Garner! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garner clinches. Garner scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Garner.
Garner lands with a left to the head. Garner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Agron is trying to drag Garner to the mat but Garner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Garner misses with the head strike.
Garner is pushing Agron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Garner gets underhooks to prevent Agron's takedown attempt.
Garner is working Agron over against the cage. Agron wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evsei Agron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Agron stalling in the clinch but Garner improves position. A frustrated look appears on Agron's face as he tries to break the clinch. Garner cracks Agron with a nice body shot. Garner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agron is rocked! A right handed body shot lands from Garner.
Oh Agron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Garner lands a big right hand that drops Agron! The killer instinct kicks in and Garner finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Garner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Garner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnon Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kanuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnon Paukku! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kanuuna! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paukku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kanuuna. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kanuuna. Paukku shrugs it off though. Kanuuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paukku. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kanuuna throws a head kick that misses. Kanuuna scores with a kick to the body.
Paukku looks for a takedown but Kanuuna sprawls well. Kanuuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Paukku creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Paukku pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanuuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kanuuna has hold of one of Paukku's legs. Paukku is fighting the takedown attempt but Kanuuna gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kanuuna trying to control but Paukku is working from the bottom. Kanuuna won't allow Paukku to get back to his feet. Paukku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kanuuna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kanuuna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paukku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paukku has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Paukku prevents Kanuuna from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kanuuna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kanuuna pushes Paukku up against the cage in a clinch. Kanuuna tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
Kanuuna blocks an elbow strike. Kanuuna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paukku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanuuna slaps away a takedown attempt from Paukku, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunnon Paukku. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kanuuna lands a high kick!
Paukku fails with a takedown attempt. Kanuuna slaps away a takedown attempt from Paukku, before circling back to the center of the mat. Keijo Kanuuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna lands with a slapping head kick. Kanuuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Paukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanuuna sprawls well. He's pushed Paukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Paukku is breathing heavily. Kanuuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paukku. Kanuuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kanuuna lands with a nice combination. Paukku backs away looking to recover. Kanuuna thows a body kick. Paukku tries to catch it but that hurt him. Paukku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Paukku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kanuuna throws a front kick that sends Paukku stumbling back into the cage. Kanuuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Kanuuna gets control of Paukku's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kanuuna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kanuuna pushes Paukku off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Kanuuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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! Kanuuna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paukku's head. Paukku tries for a takedown but Kanuuna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kanuuna throws a head kick that Paukku semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kanuuna takes the fight into the clinch. Kanuuna pulls guard. Kanuuna is looking to stand up but Paukku isn't so interested in that idea. Kanuuna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Paukku fails to land the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kanuuna dominated that round. That's time! Paukku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kanuuna slaps away a takedown attempt from Paukku, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kanuuna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paukku's head. Kanuuna slaps away a takedown attempt from Paukku, before circling back to the center of the mat. Paukku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunnon Paukku. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kanuuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Paukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanuuna tries to avoid it but Paukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanuuna to the ground. Kanuuna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Paukku will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kanuuna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A nice inside leg kick there by Kanuuna. That's going to slow Paukku down. Kanuuna forces Paukku back against the cage and clinches. Kanuuna manages to break the clinch.
Kanuuna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Paukku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Paukku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kanuuna. That one must have hurt. Kanuuna lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kanuuna moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kanuuna pulls guard. Kanuuna has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paukku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kanuuna throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paukku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keijo Kanuuna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Paukku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keijo Kanuuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kanuuna scores with a spinning back kick! Paukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanuuna sprawls well. He's pushed Paukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kanuuna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kanuuna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kanuuna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Kanuuna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paukku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A solid leg kick lands there for Kanuuna.
Kanuuna delivers a nice body kick. Kanuuna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paukku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kanuuna throws a head kick that Paukku semi-blocks.
Kanuuna lands a nice looking body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Kanuuna scores with a nice body kick.
Kanuuna lands with a kick to the temple. Paukku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Paukku. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. A slapping body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Kanuuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Paukku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kanuuna. That one must have hurt. Kanuuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanuuna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paukku. A thudding body kick lands there by Kanuuna!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Kanuuna scores with a spinning back kick! Kanuuna lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna lands a high kick!
Paukku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paukku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanuuna - the referee stops the clock and Paukku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanuuna. Paukku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A thudding body kick lands there by Kanuuna!
Kanuuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kanuuna moves into the clinch. Kanuuna pulls Paukku into guard.
Kanuuna wants to get back to his feet but Paukku is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kanuuna pushes Paukku off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna delivers a nice body kick. Kanuuna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paukku's head. Kanuuna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Paukku shoots in but Kanuuna avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kanuuna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paukku's head. Paukku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kanuuna. That one must have hurt. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Paukku dives in and grabs Kanuuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kanuuna pushes down on Paukku's head and hops out. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanuuna - that will leave a mark!
Kanuuna lands a head kick. Paukku smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kanuuna lands with a nice combination. Paukku backs away looking to recover. Kanuuna lands with a slapping head kick. Kanuuna connects with a high kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kanuuna throws a right hand that Paukku ducks under and follows up with a left that Paukku also avoids with ease. Kanuuna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paukku's head. Paukku is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kanuuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna lands a head kick!
Paukku shoots in and drives through. Kanuuna sprawls well. Kanuuna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Paukku shoots in but no luck this time. Kanuuna rushes Paukku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kanuuna tries to score a body lock takedown but Paukku shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kanuuna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paukku walks away with a smile on his face. Kanuuna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Paukku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kanuuna lands a front kick. Kanuuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanuuna drives through and clinches with Paukku against the cage.
Kanuuna fails to pull guard.
Kanuuna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kanuuna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paukku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kanuuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Paukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanuuna sprawls well. He's pushed Paukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kanuuna scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kanuuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanuuna lands a head kick. Paukku smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kanuuna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paukku will feel that in the morning. Kanuuna delivers a nice body kick. Kanuuna clinches. Kanuuna jumps guard but Paukku stands there with Kanuuna around his waist. Kanuuna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kanuuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kanuuna lands a head kick!
Kanuuna lands a front kick. Kanuuna drives through and clinches with Paukku against the cage.
Kanuuna tries to pull guard but Paukku holds him up against the cage and eventually Kanuuna drops back down to his feet.
Kanuuna wants a takedown.
Kanuuna tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
Kunnon Paukku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Kanuuna. Kanuuna tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
Paukku pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanuuna leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kanuuna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kanuuna pushes Paukku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Kanuuna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paukku. Kanuuna takes the fight into the clinch. Kanuuna is trying to drag Paukku to the mat but Paukku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kanuuna fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanuuna tries a knee to the head but Paukku blocks it.
Kanuuna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paukku pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kanuuna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paukku walks away with a smile on his face. Kanuuna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kanuuna throws a nice head kick!
Kanuuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Paukku closes the distance and clinches up with Kanuuna, looking for a takedown. Paukku pushes Kanuuna against the cage but Kanuuna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Paukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kanuuna moves into the clinch. Kanuuna decides to pull guard. Paukku stops Kanuuna from standing up. Kanuuna wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Paukku manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna kicks off Paukku and gets to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paukku is defended easily by Kanuuna.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Kanuuna wants to clinch. Kanuuna's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kanuuna duly obliges. Paukku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice sprawl there from Kanuuna as Paukku shoots in. Kanuuna throws a nice head kick!
Kanuuna clinches up with Paukku and pushes him back against the cage. Kanuuna tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
Kanuuna gets control of Paukku's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kanuuna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kanuuna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kanuuna throws a head kick that Paukku semi-blocks.
Kanuuna throws a leg kick which misses Paukku's front leg but catches the back leg as Paukku tries to avoid it. Paukku shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanuuna tries to sprawl out of it but Paukku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanuuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kanuuna has managed to clinch.
Kanuuna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kanuuna has Paukku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paukku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kanuuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kanuuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kanuuna lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paukku will feel that in the morning. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanuuna - that will leave a mark!
Paukku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kanuuna lands a nice looking body kick. 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! Paukku takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kanuuna thuds his shin into the meat of Paukku's side. Kanuuna goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A slapping body kick lands there for Kanuuna. Kanuuna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paukku if he has to take too many more of those.
Kanuuna has Paukku up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanuuna connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kanuuna tries to pull guard but Paukku won't allow it.
Paukku is pressed up against the cage. Kanuuna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paukku down to the mat. Paukku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kanuuna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paukku. Kanuuna keeps Paukku at a distance using the push kick. Kunnon Paukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keijo Kanuuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kanuuna throws a front kick that sends Paukku stumbling back into the cage. Kanuuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paukku.
And that's the end of the fight! Keijo Kanuuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kanuuna 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kanuuna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Rehel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Izecson dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehel comes to the cage accompanied by The Dark Knight. Ricardo Izecson dos Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
219 lbs
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joel Rehel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos ! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rehel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rehel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Izecson dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A punch combination from Rehel misses. Nice takedown defense from Rehel. No joy for Izecson dos Santos on that attempt. Rehel tries to clinch but Izecson dos Santos moves out of range. Izecson dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rehel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rehel throws a right and a left that Izecson dos Santos avoids nicely. Rehel missing with a left hand there. Izecson dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rehel doesn't manage to clinch there - Izecson dos Santos circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Rehel as Izecson dos Santos shoots in. Joel Rehel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos . Rehel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Izecson dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rehel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rehel is trying to control Izecson dos Santos 's posture but Izecson dos Santos avoids it. Rehel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Izecson dos Santos on the ground. Rehel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Izecson dos Santos is pressing down on Rehel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rehel is holding on for now. Rehel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rehel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rehel tries to get out of the position. Izecson dos Santos is trying to control. Rehel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Some wild striking there from Rehel.
Rehel tries to clinch up. Rehel throws a lazy right hand but Izecson dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Izecson dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rehel circles away. Izecson dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Rehel.
Rehel throws the left hand but Izecson dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rehel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Izecson dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Izecson dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rehel.
Izecson dos Santos has a takedown stuffed. Izecson dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Rehel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A slow jab from Rehel misses its intended target. Rehel looks to land a combination. Izecson dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ricardo Izecson dos Santos has been cut. Izecson dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rehel as he jumps to the side. Rehel lands a left and a right that send Izecson dos Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Rehel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Rehel is breathing heavily. Rehel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Rehel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rehel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Izecson dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside. Rehel throws a right and a left that Izecson dos Santos avoids nicely. Izecson dos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Rehel.
Izecson dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rehel's waist but Rehel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Izecson dos Santos off to one side. Izecson dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rehel tries to close the distance and clinch but Izecson dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rehel throws the left hand but Izecson dos Santos avoids the punch easily. Joel Rehel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rehel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut even more. Rehel throws a one two combo.
Rehel stuffs the takedown attempt from Izecson dos Santos . Izecson dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Izecson dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Rehel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Izecson dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rehel sprawls well. Rehel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Izecson dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Izecson dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rehel.
Joel Rehel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rehel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rehel misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Rehel misses. Izecson dos Santos has a takedown stuffed. Izecson dos Santos dives in and grabs Rehel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rehel pushes down on Izecson dos Santos 's head and hops out. Rehel ducks down and throws a hook to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rehel throws a series of punches but Izecson dos Santos moves out of range. Rehel leaves Izecson dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rehel is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Rehel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut. That's time! Rehel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rehel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Izecson dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively. Rehel missing with a left hand there. Izecson dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Joel Rehel is winning the standup battle so far. Rehel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rehel fails to land with a series of punches.
Izecson dos Santos dives in and grabs Rehel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rehel pushes down on Izecson dos Santos 's head and hops out. Izecson dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rehel.
Izecson dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Rehel. Izecson dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Rehel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rehel slaps away a takedown attempt from Izecson dos Santos , before circling back to the center of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rehel moves into range and connects with a jab. Izecson dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Rehel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Izecson dos Santos . No luck for Izecson dos Santos with that takedown attempt. Joel Rehel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos . Izecson dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rehel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rehel throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rehel missing with a left hand there. Izecson dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rehel tries to clinch up but Izecson dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance. Izecson dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rehel defends it nicely. Rehel tries to bum rush Izecson dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Izecson dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Izecson dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rehel but Rehel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rehel throws a series of punches but Izecson dos Santos moves out of range. A left and a right from Rehel both land. Nice combination. Rehel with a hook.
The cut above Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rehel misses with a series of wild punches.
Izecson dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rehel's waist but Rehel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Izecson dos Santos off to one side. Rehel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rehel throws a lazy right hand but Izecson dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Izecson dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rehel's half guard. Rehel trying to control but Izecson dos Santos postures up.
Izecson dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Izecson dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rehel is controlling Izecson dos Santos 's trapped leg to prevent Izecson dos Santos from advancing to side control. Izecson dos Santos wants to pass to mount but Rehel is defending the position. Rehel wants to improve his position but Izecson dos Santos is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rehel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rehel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Izecson dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Rehel passes into half guard. Izecson dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Rehel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rehel is looking for a kimura but Izecson dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rehel to get the leverage. Rehel is trying to control the action in half guard but Izecson dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rehel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Izecson dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Izecson dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Rehel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rehel trying to advance position but Izecson dos Santos counters by regaining guard. Rehel wanted to stand there but Izecson dos Santos had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Izecson dos Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rehel sprawls well initially but Izecson dos Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rehel is looking to improve his position.
Izecson dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Rehel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Izecson dos Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rehel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Rehel dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rehel moves in looking to clinch but Izecson dos Santos pushes him off. Rehel misses with a looping right. Rehel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Rehel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rehel lands a left and a right that send Izecson dos Santos crashing to the mat, dazed. Rehel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Izecson dos Santos is rocked!
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Rehel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tepez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Here Comes The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
20
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Tepez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Stan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stan shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepez tries to sprawl out of it but Stan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The fight stays on the outside here - Stan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sam Stan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tepez lands a nice shot to the body.
Stan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Sam Stan has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tepez lands a body shot.
Stan looks gassed! Tepez lands a body shot.
Stan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tepez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stan. Tepez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruto Brutal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Rotmensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruto Brutal! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Rotmensen! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rotmensen throws a right and a left that both miss. Brutal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rotmensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Bruto Brutal has been cut. Rotmensen misses with the combination.
Rotmensen throws an overhand right that lands on Brutal's shoulder, as Brutal tries to avoid the shot. Brutal wants to clinch up but Rotmensen keeps it at a distance. Rotmensen lands a jab-cross combination. Brutal throws a head kick that misses. Rotmensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rotmensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brutal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brutal tries to clinch up but Rotmensen circles away and keeps his distance. Brutal tries to clinch up but Rotmensen circles away and keeps his distance. Rotmensen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Brutal stumbling backwards into the cage! Brutal bounces back off the cage towards Rotmensen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Rotmensen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Rotmensen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johannes Rotmensen! Johannes Rotmensen is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes into the arena with Enea Vollare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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254 lbs
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kahn! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Tyson Kahn has been cut. Kahn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emelianenko sprawls well initially but Kahn persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kahn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kahn is working for a submission of some sort.
Emelianenko is holding on to half guard well. Emelianenko is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahn is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Emelianenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kahn is trying to work for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Emelianenko moves into the clinch. Kahn jumps guard and drags Emelianenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Emelianenko is in close to Kahn's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kahn has his foot on Emelianenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emelianenko works his way back into a safe position though. Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kahn keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. Emelianenko is working Kahn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kahn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahn looks gassed! Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahn's head. Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Emelianenko working some strikes from top position. Emelianenko works over Kahn with some ground and pound from guard. Kahn wants to sweep but no luck. Emelianenko forces his way into half guard. Kahn trying to get back to full guard but Emelianenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emelianenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Emelianenko! Fedor Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title!
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