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HBCC 84 : Kozlov vs. Ferrari PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave St Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Retsu Kaioh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Kaioh counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
St Pierre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kaioh is now in St Pierre's guard. A big mistake from St Pierre there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaioh won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
St Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaioh uses it to pass to side control.
St Pierre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaioh is controlling him well.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre trying to control but Kaioh flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kaioh biding his time, controlling St Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the hands but Kaioh breaks the grip.
Kaioh is riding his opponent, not letting St Pierre buck him off.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre tries to break free.
St Pierre has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kaioh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
St Pierre tries to roll but Kaioh sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaioh biding his time, controlling St Pierre.
St Pierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaioh's guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaioh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Retsu Kaioh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaioh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Kaioh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaioh lands an elbow that stopped St Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dave St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
St Pierre looks gassed!
Kaioh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaioh obliges.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaioh is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Kaioh.
Kaioh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaioh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaioh landing knees to the body.
Kaioh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaioh lands a good knee to the midsection. St Pierre won't want to take too many of those.
Kaioh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaioh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Kaioh throws knees to the body.
Kaioh lands a left hand.
Kaioh has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kaioh.
Kaioh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaioh lands a knee to the body.
Kaioh cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kaioh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaioh obliges.
Kaioh connects with a knee to the head.
Kaioh tries a knee to the head but St Pierre blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaioh lands a damaging elbow.
Kaioh lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaioh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaioh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaioh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaioh scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Retsu Kaioh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave St Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaioh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
Kaioh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaioh throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
Kaioh misses with a head kick.
Kaioh throws a right hand that misses
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaioh clinches up against the cage.
St Pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaioh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Retsu Kaioh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaioh.
Kaioh missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaioh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaioh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Pierre avoiding damage.
Kaioh stalling the fight.
Kaioh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre looking to stall.
Kaioh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaioh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Pierre's defenses.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Kaioh throws knees to the body.
Kaioh landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaioh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
Kaioh working St Pierre over with knees to the body.
Kaioh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Kaioh lands a nice uppercut.
Kaioh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaioh lands a nice elbow.
St Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaioh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaioh landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaioh scores with a hook to the body.
Kaioh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaioh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaioh.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside.
St Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaioh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaioh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Kaioh.
Kaioh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
St Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kaioh.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaioh.
Kaioh working St Pierre over with knees to the body.
Kaioh lands an elbow just above St Pierre 's eye.
Kaioh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside that St Pierre shrugs off.
Kaioh missing with knees to the body.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Kaioh won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh tries to land knees in the clinch but St Pierre avoids the damage to the body.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Kaioh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Pierre's defenses.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaioh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaioh lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaioh controlling the action here for a moment.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Kaioh throws knees to the body.
Kaioh just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Kaioh controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaioh misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaioh.
Kaioh lands a shoulder strike.
Kaioh landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Retsu Kaioh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave St Pierre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaioh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaioh. That's going to slow St Pierre down.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Kaioh tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
St Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaioh.
Kaioh scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Kaioh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaioh unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaioh taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Kaioh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kaioh - that landed with a thud.
Kaioh is struggling to control the position.
Kaioh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaioh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Kaioh landing knees to the body.
Kaioh lands a knee to the body.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Kaioh throws knees to the body.
Kaioh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaioh crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
Kaioh scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaioh stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kaioh.
Kaioh lands a nice elbow.
Kaioh cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaioh.
Kaioh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaioh'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.
Kaioh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Pierre letting Kaioh take a breather here.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaioh.
Kaioh lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaioh lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Kaioh.
Kaioh landing knees to the body.
Kaioh landing knees to the head.
Kaioh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaioh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaioh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaioh lands a damaging elbow.
Kaioh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre jumps guard but Kaioh stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaioh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaioh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kaioh fails to land.
Kaioh stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaioh smiles and moves away.
St Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaioh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kaioh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Kaioh.
Kaioh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaioh lands an elbow that stopped St Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
Dave St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Retsu Kaioh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Retsu Kaioh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaioh 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Retsu Kaioh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The QFC killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt comes to the cage accompanied by State of the Union by Rise Against. John The QFC killer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The QFC killer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The QFC killer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Galt to counter with a crisp jab.
The QFC killer throws a body kick the misses
and Galt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galt misses with a body shot
and The QFC killer counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Galt.
The QFC killer blocks a head kick by Galt.
The QFC killer throws a leg kick but Galt moved away.
The QFC killer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as The QFC killer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The QFC killer throws a leg kick but Galt moved away.
Galt is looking to land body kicks.
The QFC killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The QFC killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The QFC killer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Galt throws a looping overhand right but The QFC killer ducks down to avoid it.
The QFC killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Galts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galt misses with a head kick.
The QFC killer tries to land a leg kick but Galt saw it coming and moves away.
Galt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The QFC killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The QFC killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from The QFC killer is predictable there
and Galt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Galt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The QFC killer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer throws a series of punches but Galt avoids them all with ease.
The QFC killer throws a chopping leg kick but Galt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Galt throws a leg kick
and The QFC killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galt tries a low kick but The QFC killer avoids it.
A slow jab from The QFC killer misses its intended target.
Galt looks to land a combination but The QFC killer avoids it well.
Galt moves into the clinch successfully.
The QFC killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The QFC killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
The QFC killer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The QFC killer scores with a jab to the body.
Galt throws a leg kick
and The QFC killer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Galt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The QFC killer.
The QFC killer throws a low kick but Galt avoids it.
Good work by Galt as he checks the leg kick.
The QFC killer throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Galt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The QFC killer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Galt - the referee stops the clock and The QFC killer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Galt. The QFC killer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The QFC killer throws a leg kick but Galt moved away.
Galt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The QFC killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The QFC killer checks a leg kick.
Galt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The QFC killer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Galt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Galt misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt throws a low kick but The QFC killer avoids it.
The QFC killer throws a big shot that misses.
The QFC killer moves out of range of the strikes.
The QFC killer throws the left hand but Galt avoids the punch easily.
Galt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galt throws a poor cross that misses
enabling The QFC killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Galt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Galt wants to clinch up but The QFC killer keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galt thows a body shot but no joy.
Galt tries to clinch there but The QFC killer circles away.
The QFC killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The QFC killer sizes up Galt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The QFC killer throws a head kick but Galt moves out of range.
The QFC killer tries to score with a low kick but Galt moves his leg out of the way.
John The QFC killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The QFC killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The QFC killer avoids the body shot from Galt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The QFC killer.
Galt throws a predictable looking body shot
and The QFC killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Galt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galt throws a lazy body kick
and The QFC killer counters with a big head kick but Galt shrugs it off.
The QFC killer misses with a wild body shot.
The QFC killer is looking to land body kicks.
Galt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The QFC killer. That did some damage!
Galt throws a leg kick
and The QFC killer counters with a good low kick that Galt was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Galt counters with a thumping low kick.
The QFC killer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The QFC killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galt throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The QFC killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The QFC killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galt connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Galt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The QFC killer throws a body punch but Galt moves out of range.
The QFC killer connects with a leg kick. Galt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The QFC killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Galt scores with a nice head shot.
Galt throws a hook but The QFC killer blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The QFC killer is out of range.
The QFC killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The QFC killer throws a series of strikes that have Galt backpedaling.
Galt looks to land a combination but The QFC killer avoids it well.
Galt throws a leg kick
and The QFC killer counters with a three punch combo that has Galt backing up. Galt nods at The QFC killer to acknowledge the strikes.
Galt misses with a low kick.
Galt lands a jab to The QFC killer's midsection.
Galt pivots, looking for a leg kick but The QFC killer is out of range and Galt settles back down.
Galt misses with a kick to the body.
The QFC killer throws a leg kick
and Galt counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galt counters with a thumping low kick.
The QFC killer misses with a double jab.
The QFC killer 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.
Galt lets loose with a powerful body kick. The QFC killer will feel that in the morning.
The QFC killer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galt counters with an inside leg kick.
The QFC killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galt.
The QFC killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galt blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt cracks a nice hook into The QFC killer's ribs.
Galt throws a leg kick that misses.
Galt tries to bum rush The QFC killer with a series of wild strikes but The QFC killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The QFC killer walks into a stiff left hand from Galt.
Galt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The QFC killer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The QFC killer is looking to slow Galt down with leg kicks.
The QFC killer connects with a leg kick. Galt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Galt misses.
The QFC killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galt dodges the punch combination from The QFC killer.
The QFC killer throws a leg kick that misses.
John The QFC killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Galt does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Galt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galt 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Galt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Line (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Line has chosen Human Cannonball as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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204 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Line!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with a lunging right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards tries to clinch up
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Line circles away easily
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Line rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Line.
Edwards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Line.
Line pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Edwards is really struggling to control Line but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two 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.
Line manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Line is landing with some decent strikes but Edwards is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edwards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards 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.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards regains half guard.
Line is nestled in close to Edwards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Line is keen to just control but Edwards is a slippery customer.
Edwards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Line has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Line lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Line prevents Edwards from getting the reversal.
Edwards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Line connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Line avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Line can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Line looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edwards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Line controlling from mount.
Line prevents Edwards from getting the reversal.
Line looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Line tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line looking to finish Edwards with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edwards!
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Line controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Line dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Line counters by moving into the clinch.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Line.
Line works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Edwards pulls Line in close to prevent any damage.
Line lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards working a defensive guard here.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards is trying to keep Line in close.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line landing with the ground and pound.
Line scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Line wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Line pushing down on Edwards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Line trying to control from half guard but Edwards is working away.
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Line performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edwards gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line stands and throws Edwards's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Line lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Edwards prevents Line from improving position.
Edwards is trying to control Line's posture but Line avoids it.
Edwards on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line controlling the position from side mount.
Line is looking to take a break and control but Edwards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards gets back to half guard.
Peter Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards manages to get to full guard.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Edwards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Line!
Line gets back to half guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Line gets back to full guard.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Edwards shoots in and bounces Line off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Line is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Edwards wants to control but Line is keeping busy.
Line controlling the action here.
Line prevents Edwards from improving his position.
Line wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Line.
Line is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Line is keen to just control but Edwards is a slippery customer.
Line is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Line is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrone Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Line is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Line moves into full mount! Edwards won't be happy about that!
Edwards is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Line controlling the pace for now.
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Line controlling his opponent.
Edwards wants to hold on but Line pushes him away.
Line controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Edwards is trying desperately to improve position.
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Line content just to control the position here.
Edwards is wriggling around trying to escape.
Line trying to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards throwing hammer fists to the chest of Line. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Line content just to control the position here.
Edwards wants to control but Line is having none of it.
Line controlling his opponent.
Edwards is trying desperately to improve position.
Line controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Line!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Posti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tornado of Souls - Megadeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, RIP Evan Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raimo Posti!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Posti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Posti misses with a left hand
and Tanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Posti.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Posti counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
enabling Posti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner with a jab.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Posti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Posti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Tanner moves out of range as Posti strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Posti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Posti lands with a hook. Tanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanner misses with a left hand
and Posti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner tries to kick Posti off but Posti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Posti blocks the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner is looking to get back to full guard here but Posti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tanner looking for a sweep but Posti has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tanner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Posti. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Posti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tanner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Posti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tanner hang on?
Posti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanner is looking for a sweep. Posti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Posti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tanner gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Posti in particular looking to stall.
Tanner is looking for a sweep. Posti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Posti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Posti's back!
Tanner throws a series of strikes and Posti wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Posti is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Posti because Tanner loaded up on that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tanner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Posti?
The referee warns Posti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Posti is in a horrible position here. Tanner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tanner working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Posti is looking to improve his position but Tanner isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Posti has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tanner's lack of action.
Tanner throwing shots but Posti is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Posti is refusing to be controlled, as Tanner sits in half guard.
Posti actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raimo Posti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Posti counters with a good low kick that Tanner was not able to check.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Posti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Posti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanner scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner works Posti's body with a nice hook.
Tanner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanner thows a huge punch but Posti dodges it nicely.
Tanner postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Posti to stand up.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Posti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posti slips a straight right by Tanner.
Posti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Posti is in Tanner's guard.
Tanner is looking for a triangle but Posti pushes his legs off easily.
Posti won't allow Tanner to get back to his feet.
Tanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Posti works over Tanner with some ground and pound from guard.
Posti slips nicely into half guard.
Tanner moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanner is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws and elbow that misses. Posti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanner's guard. Nice move by Posti!
Posti with a nice head shot there.
Tanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Posti with a nice head shot there.
Tanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Posti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Posti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanner wants to improve his position but instead Posti has moved into half guard.
Tanner tries to roll over but Posti keeps him under control.
Posti wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.
Tanner tries to get to full guard but Posti has control of the leg.
Tanner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tanner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raimo Posti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Posti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanner working for a triangle but Posti defends it easily.
Posti wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Posti preventing the sweep.
Posti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that RIP Evan Tanner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Tanner finds it's target.
Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Posti counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Posti counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanner connects with a right hand. Posti shakes it off.
Tanner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Posti.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Posti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tanner won't be happy with that.
Tanner prevents Posti from moving into mount.
Posti gets to mount! Tanner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Posti with good strikes from the mount here!
Tanner is looking to improve his position but Posti isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Posti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanner is trying to escape the mount.
Posti working Tanner over with strikes here.
Tanner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Posti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Posti wants to pass to mount but Tanner is defending the position.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Posti trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Posti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanner's guard.
Tanner is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanner keeps working.
Posti is looking for a kimura here.
Tanner is looking to improve his position.
Posti is just content to waste time from the top position. Tanner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Posti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Posti stopping the sweep attempt from Tanner.
Posti wants to control from the top but Tanner keeps moving.
Tanner looking for a guillotine here but Posti defends easily.
Tanner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Posti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Posti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Posti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Posti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Posti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Holnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunnon Paukku (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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212 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Holnick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnon Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holnick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holnick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holnick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paukku's guard now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paukku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paukku wants to stand but Holnick is controlling the position.
Holnick postures up in Paukku's guard and throws a big left but Paukku blocks it.
Paukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holnick trying to control but Paukku is working from the bottom.
Holnick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holnick throws and elbow that misses. Paukku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holnick's guard. Nice move by Paukku!
Holnick wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paukku digs a good hook to Holnick's body.
A nice combination there by Paukku.
Holnick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukku.
Paukku cracks Holnick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holnick takes one to the side of the head.
Paukku darts in trying to clinch
and Holnick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holnick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paukku keeping full guard, as Holnick tries to pass.
Holnick pushing down on Paukku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holnick 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.
Paukku is looking to escape.
Paukku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holnick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holnick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holnick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paukku for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukku is looking to escape.
Holnick throwing shots but Paukku is blocking nicely.
Holnick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paukku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holnick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holnick wants to control but Paukku is keeping him busy.
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.
Holnick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're going to have a standup here because Donnie Holnick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Holnick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holnick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holnick misses with a low kick.
Holnick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kunnon Paukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paukku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holnick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paukku's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paukku has momentary wrist control but Holnick slips an elbow through the middle.
Holnick wants to control from the top but Paukku keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Paukku as he connects with a hook.
Holnick connects with a right hand. Paukku shakes it off.
Paukku lands a jab.
Holnick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paukku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holnick cracks the inside of Paukku's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paukku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paukku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holnick slips under a jab from Paukku.
Paukku with a jab.
Holnick moves out of range of the strikes.
Paukku misses with a hook
and Holnick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paukku won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holnick working the head and body with strikes.
Holnick trying to control the position but Paukku is working away.
Donnie Holnick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick in side control, throwing shots but Paukku defends.
Holnick prevents Paukku from escaping the position.
Holnick trying to control the action but Paukku is working from the bottom.
Holnick is really struggling to control Paukku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two 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.
Paukku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holnick.
Paukku seems a little lost for a moment, as Holnick dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Holnick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Holnick tries to move to mount but Paukku blocks the move with his legs.
Holnick is looking to take a break and control but Paukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Paukku is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Holnick is controlling him well.
Holnick controls the position from side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holnick scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paukku!
Holnick has hold of Paukku's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paukku manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Holnick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paukku is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Paukku throws a jab but it's blocked by Holnick.
Paukku misses with a double jab
and Holnick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holnick content to stall in guard here.
Holnick postures up in Paukku's guard and throws a big left but Paukku blocks it.
Paukku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holnick is controlling him.
Holnick passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick wants to control but Paukku is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Holnick.
Holnick controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holnick stops Paukku from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donnie Holnick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holnick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paukku.
Paukku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paukku was covering up waiting for the punch and Holnick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holnick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paukku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holnick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paukku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holnick is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick is looking to work some ground and pound but Paukku has wrist control.
Kunnon Paukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paukku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holnick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paukku.
Paukku is pushing Holnick's head away, looking to escape. Holnick manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Holnick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holnick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Holnick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baba Ram Dass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baba Ram Dass!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ram Dass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Overeem as he jumps to the side.
Overeem feints a jab promting Ram Dass to slip. Overeem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ram Dass slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Overeem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ram Dass momentarily.
Ram Dass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Overeem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Ram Dass.
Ram Dass misses with a left hand
and Overeem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem looks to land a left hand but Ram Dass moved out of range nicely.
Ram Dass is looking to land body kicks.
Ram Dass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Ram Dass thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Overeem as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem thows a leg kick but Ram Dass checks it
and Ram Dass counters with a leg kick.
Ram Dass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overeem's sensitive parts.
Overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ram Dass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Overeem misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Ram Dass misses
and Overeem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
Ram Dass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ram Dass checks a low kick from Overeem.
A slow jab from Overeem misses its intended target.
Ram Dass misses with a body kick.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram Dass tries to land a body kick
and Overeem counters with a nice uppercut.
Ram Dass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ram Dass lands a head kick. Overeem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ram Dass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overeem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overeem misses with a shot to the body
and Ram Dass counters with a good, hard body kick but Overeem shrugs it off.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ram Dass gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem trying to control from the bottom.
Overeem tries to roll over but Ram Dass keeps him under control.
Overeem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ram Dass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
Ram Dass is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Overeem sees it coming and defends easily.
Ram Dass is pressing down on Overeem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Overeem is holding on for now.
Ram Dass in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Overeem tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ram Dass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baba Ram Dass!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back in the USSR. Ferrari has chosen Single Ladies - Brazilian Version as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferrari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Ferrari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws a leg kick
and Ferrari counters with a big head kick but Kozlov shrugs it off.
Ferrari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferrari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferrari throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferrari's knee momentarily.
Kozlov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferrari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Ferrari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Ferrari.
Ferrari wants to land a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Kozlov moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ferrari.
Ferrari scores with a push kick.
Marcus Ferrari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Kozlov misses
and Ferrari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kozlov's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Ferrari misses
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov darts in trying to clinch
and Ferrari counters with a low kick, right behind Kozlov 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a kick to the body
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a lazy head kick
and Kozlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferrari thows a leg kick but Kozlov checks it
and Kozlov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
Ferrari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferrari takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov keeps control of Ferrari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov has a couple of punches blocked by Ferrari.
Kozlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
Ferrari looks gassed!
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
Ferrari misses with a head kick.
Ferrari throws a lazy head kick
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Ferrari misses
and Kozlov counters with a nice body shot.
Ferrari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Kozlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a leg kick but Ferrari checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozlov.
Ferrari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferrari swings widly with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrari thinking.
Ferrari tries to land a front kick but Kozlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
Kozlov connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kozlov works on Ferrari's body with a couple of short punches.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Ferrari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrari's gas tank.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferrari.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Ferrari moves away from the strike by Kozlov.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to land a leg kick but Ferrari saw it coming and moves away.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Ferrari is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov thuds his right hand into Ferrari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozlov.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Kozlov tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Ferrari blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a lazy head kick
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Ferrari was not able to check.
Kozlov connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferrari.
Kozlov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferrari counters with a right hand to the body.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
Ferrari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kozlov misses with a right hand
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
Ferrari looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferrari counters with a good, hard body kick but Kozlov shrugs it off.
A low kick from Kozlov misses
and Ferrari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferrari. That's going to slow Kozlov down.
Ferrari misses with a low kick.
Kozlov cracks a nice hook into Ferrari's ribs.
Ferrari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but Kozlov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kozlov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferrari is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Ferrari walks into a left hand.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferrari's head backwards.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferrari connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Ferrari is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kozlov.
Ferrari throws a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Ferrari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kozlov wants to control but Ferrari is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drago Kozlov.
Kozlov moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferrari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferrari tries to land a body kick
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Kozlov misses with a low kick.
Kozlov throws a leg kick
and Ferrari counters with a body kick that stops Kozlov in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a hook. Kozlov ducked under it nicely.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kozlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferrari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kozlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferrari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferrari throws a leg kick
and Ferrari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferrari loads up on a big right hand but Kozlov slips the punch.
Kozlov looks to land a combination but Ferrari avoids it well.
Ferrari scores with a push kick.
Ferrari blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferrari tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ferrari.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov misses with a right hand
and Ferrari counters with a body kick.
Kozlov wants to clinch up but Ferrari keeps it at a distance.
Ferrari jabs at Kozlov's body.
Kozlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov thows a leg kick but Ferrari checks it
and Ferrari counters with an outside leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a body punch
and Ferrari counters with a good low kick that Kozlov was not able to check.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferrari counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferrari tries to score with a low kick but Kozlov moves his leg out of the way.
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov misses with a body punch
and Ferrari counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ferrari dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Ferrari misses
and Kozlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Kozlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Ferrari misses
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Kozlov takes a swing at Ferrari's ribcage but misses.
Kozlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Kozlov throws a leg kick which misses Ferrari's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferrari tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ferrari.
Kozlov misses with a combination
and Ferrari counters with a nice body kick.
Kozlov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kozlov misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Ferrari is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferrari gets tackled into the cage by Kozlov. Kozlov maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Kozlov keeps him there for the moment.
Kozlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kozlov misses with a left hand
and Ferrari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kozlov really felt that one!
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Ferrari is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferrari.
Ferrari throws a lazy head kick
and Kozlov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
A short right from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferrari blocking some punches.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferrari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferrari is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kozlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferrari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kozlov prevents Ferrari from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov is leaning against Ferrari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kozlov breaks the clinch.
Ferrari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferrari.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Ferrari is predictable there
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Ferrari was not able to check.
Ferrari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcus Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kozlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferrari sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kozlov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Kozlov!
Drago Kozlov retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Holdren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Holdren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buck Holdren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holdren counters with a straight right hand.
Holdren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Holdren is trying to break free.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holdren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holdrens head.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Holdren is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Buck Holdren has been cut.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Holdren is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Holdren backwards.
Holdren misses with a body punch.
Carter lands a knee to the body.
Holdren being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands a shot to the body.
Carter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter presses Holdren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carter pushes Holdren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holdren avoids it.
Holdren is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Holdren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter pushes Holdren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holdren managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Carter keeps control of Holdren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Holdren avoids the damage to the body.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter looking to throw knees to the head but Holdren is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Holdren's head.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Holdren tries to tie him up.
Holdren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter lands a right hand.
Holdren misses with an elbow strike.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Holdren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holdren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holdren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter misses with a hook
and Holdren counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Holdren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holdren tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter is working Holdren over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Carter.
Carter stalling the fight.
Holdren looking to stall.
Holdren takes a shot to the head.
Holdren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holdren is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Carter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter misses with a knee strike.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Holdren's ribcage. Holdren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Llewelyn Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Holdren's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter misses with a combination
and Holdren counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Holdren keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Holdren counters with a body kick.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Holdren throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Holdren ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
Holdren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Holdren counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdren motions for Carter to come forward. Holdren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holdren counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Holdren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter misses with a hook
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holdren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holdren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carter is able to avoid easily.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter misses with a combination
and Holdren counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holdren under the eye.
Holdren looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Holdren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holdren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Holdren counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holdren.
Carter is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Holdren counter with a right hand.
Carter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holdren.
Holdren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llewelyn Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holdren clobbers Carter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holdren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buck Holdren is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holdren.
Holdren lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
Holdren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Holdren jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holdren lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carter takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holdren.
Holdren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holdren counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holdren, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Holdren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holdren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holdren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Holdren counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Llewelyn Carter's cut even more.
Holdren misses with a body kick.
Carter tries to clinch
and Holdren counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Holdren counters with a nice body shot.
Carter needs to keep his hands up - Holdren had a free shot at his head there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holdren.
Holdren scores with a body shot.
Holdren lands a head kick!
Carter blocks a head kick by Holdren.
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holdren. Holdren obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holdren throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Good shot there by Carter.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Holdren dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Holdren counters with a thumping low kick.
Holdren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Holdren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Holdren there.
Holdren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holdren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holdren counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Holdren throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holdren misses with a body kick.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holdren counters with a straight right hand.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Carter.
Carter tries to bum rush Holdren with a series of wild strikes but Holdren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Holdren.
Nice body kick there by Holdren.
Carter misses with a hook
and Holdren counters with a nice uppercut.
Holdren connects with a single shot there.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Carter misses
and Holdren counters with a straight right hand.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holdren counters with a nice body kick.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Holdren counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holdren.
A good leg kick by Holdren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holdren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holdren.
Holdren tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Holdren misses its intended target.
Carter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holdren counters with a solid body kick.
Carter moves out of range as Holdren throws a body kick.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holdren can pounce on him.
Carter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holdren.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holdren.
Holdren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carter misses with a combination
and Holdren counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter checks a leg kick nicely.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Holdren counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Holdren connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Holdren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holdren.
Holdren scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter avoids the head kick by Holdren.
Holdren throws a body kick that misses.
Holdren with a hook.
The cut above Llewelyn Carter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holdren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holdren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdren is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Holdren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holdren.
Holdren takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Holdren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holdren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Holdren.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holdren.
Holdren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Holdren misses the target.
Holdren lands a head kick!
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holdren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Holdren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holdren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Holdren!
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