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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shackleford comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather. Pearl has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rusty Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shackleford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shackleford throws a front kick that sends Pearl stumbling back into the cage.
Pearl looks gassed!
Shackleford misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pearl counter with a right hand.
Shackleford misses the body punch
and Pearl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
Pearl avoids the head kick by Shackleford.
A good leg kick by Shackleford.
Pearl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shackleford.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearl counters with a straight right hand.
Shackleford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shackleford scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shackleford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shackleford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shackleford throws out a loose jab but Pearl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shackleford tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Shackleford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shackleford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shackleford!
Shackleford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearl moves out of range of the body kick from Shackleford.
A jab from Shackleford does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pearl if he has to take too many more of those.
Pearl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shackleford.
A shot to the liver by Shackleford. Beautiful body shot.
Shackleford thows a body shot but no joy.
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whack! Shackleford lands a heavy head kick that drops Pearl. The ref tackles Shackleford to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Pearl was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rusty Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otakar Janecky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Choke Sermon by Lamb of God. Janecky has chosen Strauss - Radetzky March as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Otakar Janecky enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otakar Janecky!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Janecky.
Janecky misses with a left hand
and Mehoff counters by clinching up.
Mehoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Janecky has had enough of the clinch but Mehoff keeps him there for the moment.
Janecky blocking some punches.
Mehoff gets underhooks to prevent Janecky's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Janecky stops a takedown attempt from Mehoff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mehoff throws an elbow but misses.
Janecky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mehoff stalling the fight.
Janecky fails to pull guard.
Janecky tries to break free but Mehoff pushes him back against the cage.
Janecky lands a body punch.
Janecky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Janecky throws a right hand that misses
and Mehoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janecky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mehoff throws a nice looking combination but Janecky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Janecky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janecky showed some decent athleticism there.
Mehoff is trying to maintain the position but Janecky is very close to passing his half guard.
Janecky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janecky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Janecky wants to control but Mehoff is keeping him busy.
Mehoff wants to improve his position but Janecky is controlling well.
Janecky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Janecky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mehoff taking some punishment here, with Janecky in his half guard.
Janecky prevents Mehoff from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janecky.
Janecky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Janecky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Janecky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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.
Janecky working the ground and pound effectively.
Janecky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Janecky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A big strike lands for Janecky! That's really hurt Mehoff and he's turned his back - Janecky keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Janecky jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otakar Janecky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - It's my life. Johanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saviorself. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeorge Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage shoots and misses
and Johanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johanson lands with a straight right. Savage didn't see that one coming.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Johanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jackson Savage has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage misses with a takedown
and Johanson counters with a solid body kick.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage blocks a head kick by Johanson.
Johanson throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
That kick from Savage tenderised Johanson's leg. Johanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johanson throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage tries to keep at a distance but Johanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage misses with a takedown
and Johanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johanson throws a low kick, looking for Savage's leg but Savage calmly moves out of range.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Johanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Johanson jabs at Savage's body.
Johanson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johanson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Savage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johanson moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Johanson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Johanson.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage ducks right into an uppercut from Johanson.
Johanson takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage tries for a takedown but Johanson circles away easily
and Johanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage shoots and misses
and Johanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johanson scores with a shot to the body.
Johanson with a hook.
Jackson Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Johanson.
Johanson thuds a left hand into Savage's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson connects with a single shot there.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson Savage's cut is getting worse.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Johanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johanson closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the cage.
Johanson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johanson clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jeorge Johanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Savage in the body.
Johanson feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
Johanson rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson lands a body shot.
Johanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Johanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson Savage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johanson is working Savage over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johanson.
Johanson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Savage regains guard immediately.
Johanson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savage, up you get!
Johanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johanson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johanson.
Johanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savage takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge Johanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Savage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johanson lands a body shot.
Johanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johanson misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johanson!
Johanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johanson wants to get back to full guard.
Johanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
Savage trying to control the pace.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johanson is holding on to half guard well.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage prevents Johanson from improving his position.
Savage is trying to control. Johanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johanson is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jeorge Johanson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick
and Johanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johanson throws a big shot that misses.
Johanson lands with a cross.
Savage with a poor takedown
and Johanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johanson. Johanson obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Savage misses with the body kick
and Johanson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johanson stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage has Johanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savage wants a takedown.
Savage tries for a takedown but Johanson manages to get underhooks.
Johanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Jackson Savage's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savage wants to break free but Johanson has control.
Johanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johanson is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Johanson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johanson.
Johanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johanson is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johanson digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johanson scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Johanson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johanson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Savage.
Johanson decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Johanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johanson connects with a single shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackson Savage's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeorge Johanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots slips under a jab.
Schoots looks to land a right hand but Rodalgo moved out of range.
Rodalgo throws a lazy uppercut
and Schoots connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schoots blocks a jab.
Rodalgo closes the distance but Schoots moves to the side
and Schoots counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodalgo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodalgo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schoots was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodalgo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodalgo takes one to the side of the head.
Rodalgo throws a sloppy body shot
and Schoots counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Schoots.
Rodalgo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schoots lands a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schoots.
Schoots scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodalgo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schoots.
Schoots has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schoots scores with a jab.
Rodalgo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schoots.
Rodalgo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schoots throws out the jab.
Rodalgo looks to score with a jab to the body but Schoots is just out of range.
Schoots connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodalgo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schoots feints a jab promting Rodalgo to slip. Schoots then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodalgo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schoots is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodalgo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rodalgo scores with a sloppy right hand. Schoots should have avoided that one.
Rodalgo misses with a hook
and Schoots counters with a straight right hand.
Schoots throws a nice looking combination but Rodalgo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Rodalgo finds it's target.
Schoots swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodalgo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodalgo trying to control but Schoots is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodalgo looking to sit in guard and control but Schoots gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodalgo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michel Rodalgo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodalgo tries for a takedown but Schoots circles away easily
and Schoots counters with a nice body shot.
Rodalgo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schoots counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schoots tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodalgo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodalgo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schoots.
Rodalgo looks to score with a jab to the body but Schoots is just out of range.
Rodalgo misses with a takedown
and Schoots counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodalgo throws an off balance right hand
and Schoots counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodalgo tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Schoots.
Rodalgo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodalgo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodalgo misses with a punch to the body.
Rodalgo has a couple of punches blocked by Schoots.
Rodalgo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodalgo can't find room to land a body shot as Schoots controls the action.
Schoots prevents a body shot from Rodalgo.
Schoots lands a left hand.
Rodalgo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schoots softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schoots lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Schoots.
Schoots is working Rodalgo over against the cage.
Schoots scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Schoots.
Rodalgo misses with a body punch.
Rodalgo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schoots scores with a hook to the body.
Schoots lands with a light punch inside.
Schoots lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schoots has Rodalgo pushed against the cage.
Rodalgo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schoots's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rodalgo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schoots is trying to stall.
Schoots prevents a body shot from Rodalgo.
Schoots is struggling to control the position.
Rodalgo tries to work over Schoots's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Schoots - that landed with a thud.
Schoots is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Romano Schoots.
Schoots clinches with his opponent.
Rodalgo takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schoots.
Schoots lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Schoots.
Rodalgo struggles to land a body shot inside as Schoots controls his hands.
Rodalgo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schoots throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodalgos head.
Schoots stalling in the clinch but Rodalgo improves position.
Schoots prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodalgo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodalgo struggles to land a body shot inside as Schoots controls his hands.
Schoots leaning against his opponent.
Rodalgo struggles to land a body shot inside as Schoots controls his hands.
Schoots prevents a body shot from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schoots pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Rodalgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodalgo struggles to land a body shot inside as Schoots controls his hands.
Rodalgo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo tries to work over Schoots's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Schoots.
Rodalgo misses with some punches.
Schoots is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schoots cracks Rodalgo with a nice body shot.
Rodalgo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schoots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots cracks Rodalgo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Schoots.
Rodalgo tries a body shot but Schoots blocks it.
Schoots lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodalgo backwards.
Rodalgo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodalgo throws a head punch that misses.
Rodalgo can't find room to land a body shot as Schoots controls the action.
Rodalgo tries a body shot but Schoots blocks it.
Rodalgo goes for a takedown attempt but Schoots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schoots's corner calls for a 1-2. Schoots obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodalgo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schoots makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schoots missing with a left hand there. Rodalgo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schoots misses with a shot to the body
and Rodalgo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodalgo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodalgo working aggressively here.
Schoots is stalling here.
Schoots taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Schoots scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schoots lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodalgo backwards.
Rodalgo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodalgo has clasped his hands together around Schoots's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Schoots tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodalgo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodalgo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rodalgo lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romano Schoots 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! And we move into the final round!
Rodalgo fails with a takedown attempt.
Schoots throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodalgo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schoots's guard now.
Rodalgo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoots wants to get back to full guard.
Rodalgo wants to control but Schoots is keeping him busy.
Rodalgo wants to work for an arm triangle but Schoots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schoots is looking to control Rodalgo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schoots avoid being mounted?
Schoots keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo trying to control from half guard but Schoots is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schoots can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodalgo is controlling the pace.
Schoots is looking for a sweep. Rodalgo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michel Rodalgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schoots is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodalgo.
Schoots is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schoots is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rodalgo seems content to control.
Schoots is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodalgo tries to clinch but Schoots moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rodalgo.
A jab from Schoots misses.
Rodalgo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schoots. Schoots circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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.
Schoots keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodalgo has a takedown stuffed.
Rodalgo throws a poor cross that misses
and Schoots counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schoots. Rodalgo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schoots lands the left hand.
Rodalgo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schoots connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodalgo scrambles back to his feet.
Schoots lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schoots missing with a left hand there. Rodalgo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schoots lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Rodalgo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schoots 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romano Schoots!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pradchapet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wanted Dead or Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Pradchapet counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Phillips misses
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pradchapet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phillips.
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Pradchapet's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pradchapet. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pradchapet feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips misses with a left hand
and Pradchapet counters with a good low kick that Phillips was not able to check.
Phillips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pradchapet was well out of range. Poor timing from Phillips.
Phillips misses with an uppercut
and Pradchapet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pradchapet scoring well with a low kick there.
Phillips misses with a lunging right hand
and Pradchapet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pradchapet moves into the clinch.
Pradchapet pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pradchapet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pradchapet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pradchapet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pradchapet.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Pradchapet lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands a body punch.
Pradchapet gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pradchapet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Pradchapet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
Pradchapet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Pradchapet with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pradchapet is leaning against Phillips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pradchapet lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet landing knees to the head.
Pradchapet gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pradchapet lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pradchapet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pradchapet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pradchapet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pradchapet is working Phillips over against the cage.
Pradchapet presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pradchapet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phillips in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Pradchapet on the inside.
Pradchapet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pradchapet scores with a shoulder strike.
Pradchapet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pradchapet lands a good knee to the midsection. Phillips won't want to take too many of those.
Pradchapet lands a nice shot to the body.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands with a short shot to the head.
Pradchapet pushes Phillips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pradchapet lands a shoulder strike.
Pradchapet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pradchapet lands a nice knee to the body.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head.
Pradchapet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phillips in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Pradchapet.
Nice elbow from Pradchapet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet is leaning against Phillips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pradchapet scores with a knee to the head.
Pradchapet landing knees to the head.
Pradchapet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phillips takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pradchapet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Pradchapet misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pradchapet staying out of range there.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Pradchapet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Pradchapet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pradchapet moves into the clinch.
Pradchapet lands a shot to the body.
Pradchapet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pradchapet works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
Pradchapet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Pradchapet won't allow it.
Pradchapet lands a left hand.
Pradchapet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pradchapet lands a right hand.
Pradchapet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Pradchapet lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pradchapet obliges.
Pradchapet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pradchapet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pradchapet lands with a short shot to the head.
Pradchapet lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Pradchapet.
It looks like Benny Phillips has been cut.
Nice body punch from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Pradchapet scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
Still in the clinch, Pradchapet scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pradchapet.
Phillips is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Pradchapet as the two fighters clinch.
Pradchapet scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet lands a left hand.
Pradchapet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pradchapet.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pradchapet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Pradchapet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Pradchapet.
Nice elbow from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pradchapet with a knee to the head.
Pradchapet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pradchapet lands a body shot.
Pradchapet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pradchapet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pradchapet cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet scores with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pradchapet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pradchapet lands with a left to the head.
Pradchapet gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head.
Pradchapet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pradchapet scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pradchapet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phillips looking for a takedown.
Pradchapet lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Pradchapet.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pradchapet presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pradchapet scores with a knee to the head.
Pradchapet scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Pradchapet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Pradchapet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Pradchapet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pradchapet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phillips blocks it with crossed arms.
Pradchapet gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pradchapet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
Pradchapet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pradchapet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pradchapet tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Pradchapet is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Phillips's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pradchapet is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
Phillips misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips, as that shot connected.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pradchapet circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pradchapet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
Pradchapet misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Pradchapet has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet prevents the takedown attempt.
Pradchapet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Pradchapet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pradchapet lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pradchapet.
Good body shot from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Pradchapet lands an elbow just above Phillips 's eye.
Pradchapet is leaning against Phillips and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Pradchapet.
A knee to the head by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pradchapet connects with a knee to the head.
Pradchapet scores with a shoulder strike.
Pradchapet scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
A short uppercut from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Pradchapet.
A right hand to the body from Pradchapet.
Nice body punch from Pradchapet - that landed with a thud.
Pradchapet misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Pradchapet.
Phillips wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pradchapet lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips takes a shot to the head.
Pradchapet cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
Pradchapet unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phillips lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pradchapet scores with a knee to the head.
Pradchapet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Pradchapet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pradchapet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pradchapet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phillips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pradchapet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pradchapet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet with a knee to the head.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pradchapet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bapit Pradchapet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pradchapet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pradchapet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pradchapet.
Pradchapet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benny Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pradchapet swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phillips misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pradchapet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Pradchapet lands a shot to the body.
Pradchapet lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips pushes off an throws an elbow but Pradchapet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Pradchapet manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pradchapet blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapit Pradchapet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pradchapet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapit Pradchapet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Hungry Like The Wolf as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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, Ray Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercer's head.
It looks like Ray Mercer has been cut.
Jenkins slips a jab from Mercer.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercer.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins cracks Mercer with a big right hand but Mercer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jenkins scores with punches from side control.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mercer tries to get out of the position.
Mercer is trying to improve his position.
Mercer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jenkins tries for a kimura but Mercer is defending well.
An elbow from Jenkins crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mercer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Mercer is defending well.
Mercer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jenkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mercer is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Mercer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins prevents Mercer from improving his position.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away.
Jenkins prevents Mercer from improving his position.
Mercer is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mercer controlling the position for now.
Mercer trying to control from the bottom.
Mercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Jenkins trying to control the pace.
Jenkins wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Mercer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercer wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Mercer is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Jenkins.
Ray Mercer's cut is getting worse.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks Mercer with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Mercer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Mercer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
Mercer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Ray Mercer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mercer throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Mercer is a slippery customer.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Mercer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mercer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Mercer defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Mercer trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Mercer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Mercer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mercer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Mercer trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer manages to get to full guard.
Mercer wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jim Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mercer controlling the position.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
Jeez, Ray Mercer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Mercer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funku Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
212 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funku Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz de Vivar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz de Vivar leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz de Vivar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Diaz de Vivar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz de Vivar back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz de Vivar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz de Vivar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie takes a swing at Diaz de Vivar's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz de Vivar's hands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Diaz de Vivar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz de Vivar throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Diaz de Vivar counters with a head kick that drops Gracie to the mat! Gracie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz de Vivar scores with a counter punch that sends Gracie to the canvas! Diaz de Vivar smells blood - he's punishing Gracie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gracie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada's entrance music is Super Mario Bros Theme Soundtrack . A fine choice. 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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29
193 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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190 lbs
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nintendo Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Abaddon.
Takada misses with a leg kick
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abaddon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takada jumps guard and drags Abaddon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Takada has a closed guard, preventing Abaddon from standing up.
Takada looking for a guillotine here but Abaddon defends easily.
Abaddon stays in close to Takada's body and controls the position.
Takada trying to control the position.
Takada working for a triangle but Abaddon defends it easily.
Abaddon gets to his feet - Takada follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abaddon.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Abaddon counters with a nice body kick.
Abaddon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takada clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Abaddon.
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is pushing Takada up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abaddon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takada's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abaddon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takada throws a body kick the misses
and Takada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takada misses with a right hand
letting Abaddon counter with a right hand.
Abaddon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abaddon moves away.
Takada clinches up with Abaddon and pushes him back against the cage.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada 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.
Takada is trying to control the position but Abaddon postures up.
Abaddon is looking to stand up but Takada won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada 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.
Abaddon won't allow Takada to get back to his feet.
Abaddon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abaddon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takada's calf.
Takada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abaddon counters with a good low kick that Takada was not able to check.
Takada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abaddon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Takada misses with a takedown attempt
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nintendo Takada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abaddon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abaddon forces Takada back against the cage and clinches.
Abaddon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abaddon manages to break the clinch.
Abaddon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anthony Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abaddon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abaddon tests Takada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abaddon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Abaddon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada misses with a hook
and Abaddon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abaddon misses with a wild body shot.
Takada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abaddon counters with a body kick that stops Takada in his tracks momentarily.
Abaddon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Abaddon lands.
Abaddon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Nintendo Takada has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Abaddon does no damage.
Abaddon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abaddon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abaddon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abaddon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takada misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abaddon breaks the clinch.
Abaddon scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Takada misses
and Abaddon counters with a low kick, right behind Takada 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Abaddon. That snapped Takada's head back.
Abaddon cracks Takada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abaddon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abaddon loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Abaddon missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Abaddon counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Abaddon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abaddon. Abaddon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon scores with a hook.
Abaddon cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takada throws a head kick that misses
and Abaddon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takada's knee momentarily.
Abaddon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abaddon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takada walks into a left hand.
Takada tries to keep at a distance but Abaddon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Abaddon pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abaddon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Takada is predictable there
and Abaddon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abaddon throws an overhand right that lands on Takada's shoulder, as Takada tries to avoid the shot.
Takada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abaddon tries to avoid it but Takada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abaddon to the ground. Abaddon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takada lands with an uppercut that bounces Abaddon off the cage and back into rage.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
Abaddon throws out a loose jab but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nintendo Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Abaddon counters with a left to the body.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a slapping body shot.
Takada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abaddon can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takada walks into a left hand.
Abaddon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon cracks the inside of Takada's front leg.
Takada gets tackled into the cage by Abaddon. Abaddon maintains the clinch.
Takada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abaddon lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Abaddon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abaddon counters with a straight right hand.
Takada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abaddon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takada thinking.
Abaddon catches Takada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
Takada is rocked!
Abaddon drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Takada right on the button. Takada goes down! Abaddon follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Abaddon gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Abaddon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alika Mumea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen Adagio For Strings as his entrance music. Kid Torres acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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153 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alika Mumea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumea misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Mumea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumea throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Mumea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a head kick.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumea.
Mumea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torres slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torres, right into the meat.
Mumea throws out a powerful jab.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mumea misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumea tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres ducks right into an uppercut from Mumea.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mumea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres is looking to land body kicks.
Mumea misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres scores with a head kick. Mumea tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumea.
Mumea misses with a straight right.
Torres walks into a left hand.
Mumea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torres. That one must have hurt.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mumea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a low kick but Mumea avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mumea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kid Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mumea misses with a double jab.
Mumea throws a good cross that connects.
Mumea misses with a straight right.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumea.
Mumea misses the shot to the body.
Mumea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick by Mumea misses
and Torres finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mumea looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Mumea avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a leg kick but Mumea checks it.
An inside leg kick from Torres misses.
Mumea cracks Torres with a good jab.
That kick from Torres tenderised Mumea's leg. Mumea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumea connects with a nice looking jab.
Mumea swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Mumea misses with a body shot.
Torres thows a leg kick but Mumea checks it
and Mumea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumea misses with a right hand
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mumea throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres blocks a leg kick.
Mumea lands with a cross.
Mumea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mumea throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumea checks a low kick from Torres.
Mumea swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a head kick.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumea.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Mumea misses the body punch
and Torres counters with a good low kick that Mumea was not able to check.
Torres lands with a slapping head kick.
Mumea throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Mumea throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a thumping low kick.
Mumea misses with a body shot
and Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mumea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumea trying to stall but Torres improves his position.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mumea blocks it with crossed arms.
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Torres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torres throws a leg kick but Mumea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mumea tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mumea misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a thumping low kick.
Torres pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumea is out of range and Torres settles back down.
Kid Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mumea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mumea showed some decent athleticism there.
Mumea tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Torres.
Torres tries to kick Mumea off but Mumea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mumea stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Alika Mumea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumea throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a big head kick but Mumea shrugs it off.
Torres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mumea is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea lands the left hand.
Mumea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
Mumea takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mumea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Mumea scores with a leg kick.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Mumea.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mumea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kid Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mumea misses with a right hand
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Mumea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres cracks the inside of Mumea's front leg.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mumea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mumea lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mumea breaks from the clinch.
Torres tries to score with a low kick but Mumea moves his leg out of the way.
Mumea misses with a hook
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
Torres throws a body kick that misses.
Mumea misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Mumea misses
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mumea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Torres tries to work over Mumea's front leg with a kick but Mumea checks it.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mumea.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Mumea moves out of range easily.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumea's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumea scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mumea misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
Mumea misses the jab.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Mumea avoids it.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
enabling Mumea to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumea lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Mumea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres delivers a nice body kick.
Torres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mumea blocks a leg kick.
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 Alika Mumea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mumea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a leg kick.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumea looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Mumea looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Mumea connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Mumea throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mumea's knee momentarily.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mumea.
Mumea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mumea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mumea throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
Torres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Mumea moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to score with a low kick but Mumea moves his leg out of the way.
Mumea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mumea is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Mumea.
Mumea misses the jab.
Torres throws a leg kick but Mumea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mumea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumea as he connects with a hook.
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a big head kick but Mumea shrugs it off.
Mumea fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a good low kick that Mumea was not able to check.
Torres feints and then cracks Mumea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mumea down.
Mumea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres counters with a low kick, right behind Mumea 's knee.
Torres throws a chopping leg kick but Mumea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torres's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Torres duly obliges.
Torres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumea throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a head kick.
Mumea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mumea somewhat.
Torres misses with the combination.
Mumea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mumea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumea moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres blocks a jab.
Mumea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mumea showed some decent athleticism there.
Mumea decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Torres connects with a leg kick. Mumea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumea blocks the leg kick.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mumea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mumea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to clinch.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Mumea.
Mumea shoots in looking for a takedown but Torres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mumea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Mumea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mumea slips a jab from Torres.
Mumea throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mumea's knee momentarily.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumea misses with a left hand
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses with a low kick as Mumea jumps back.
Torres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mumea's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mumea moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torres.
Mumea tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mumea misses with a straight left.
Torres lands a high kick!
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mumea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres.
An inside leg kick from Torres misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mumea stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mumea stands up from Torres's guard - Mumea perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Mumea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mumea stalling in the clinch.
Torres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mumea has had enough of the clinch but Torres keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mumea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mumea misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mumea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres tries a knee to the head but Mumea blocks it.
Mumea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mumea digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Torres is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mumea avoiding damage as Torres throws knees to the body.
Mumea lands a body shot.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Mumea is controlling the position.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Mumea blocks with his arms.
Torres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mumea avoids it.
Mumea avoiding damage as Torres throws knees to the body.
Mumea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Mumea.
Mumea pushes Torres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumea is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Torres can't fight it off and eventually Mumea manages to take the fight to the floor. Torres looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mumea stands up from Torres's guard - Mumea perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mumea stands up.
Torres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumea throws an off balance right hand
and Torres finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres moves out of range as Mumea strikes.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Mumea counters with a straight right hand.
Mumea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torres.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mumea has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Mumea cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
Mumea working hard to break the clinch.
Mumea effectively controlling the action here.
Mumea lands a body punch.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Mumea blocks with his arms.
Mumea manages to break the clinch.
Mumea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres takes one on the button.
Mumea swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Mumea had his way with Kid Torres in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mumea misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Mumea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumea fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Torres pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumea is out of range and Torres settles back down.
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Torres with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mumea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
Mumea digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Mumea tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Mumea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mumea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea avoiding damage as Torres throws knees to the body.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but Mumea blocks with his arms.
Mumea stalling.
Mumea managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Mumea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mumea is defending well for now.
Mumea lands a body shot.
Torres looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Mumea.
Mumea lands a shot to the body.
Mumea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mumea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mumea is working Torres over against the cage.
Mumea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mumea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mumea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torres throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Mumea - that landed with a thud.
Mumea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mumea lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to stall but Mumea improves his position.
Mumea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Mumea manages to break the clinch.
Mumea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Mumea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Mumea misses.
Mumea connects with a leg kick. Torres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mumea stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mumea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Mumea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torres throws a wild body kick that Mumea sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mumea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick from Mumea lands but Torres takes it in his stride.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Mumea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres blocks the body kick.
Mumea swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mumea checks the leg kick.
Mumea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torres on the side of the head.
Mumea closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Mumea pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Mumea throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumea to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Mumea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumea looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Mumea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumea throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a body kick.
Mumea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mumea's knee momentarily.
Torres thows a leg kick but Mumea checks it
and Mumea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mumea.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Mumea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Torres misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Mumea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Mumea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mumea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alika Mumea!
Alika Mumea retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Salita's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself by Eminem. 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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Great elbows
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Salita!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Duck misses.
Nice shot by Duck.
Duck throws a hook but Salita blocks it.
Duck thows a leg kick but Salita checks it
and Salita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salita misses with an uppercut
and Duck counters with a left and a right that stings Salita.
A big left from Duck misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salita checks a leg kick.
Duck tries to move into range but Salita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Howard Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck scores with a leg kick.
Duck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck is looking to chop away at Salita's legs.
A lazy body kick from Duck
and Salita counters with a nice body shot.
Salita slips a jab from Duck.
Salita tries for a takedown but Duck circles away easily
and Duck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Duck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duck misses with a double jab
and Salita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Duck counter with a right hand.
Salita throws a head kick that misses.
Salita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duck tries to close the distance and clinch but Salita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salita throws a hook but Duck blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Salita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salita.
Duck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duck tests Salita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salita takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salita.
Duck misses with a wild combination.
Duck throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salita takes a swing at Duck's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Duck misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duck lands a nice looking body shot.
Salita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duck can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Salita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Duck misses with a left hand
and Salita counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duck thinking.
Duck misses with a few strikes there.
Duck misses the jab.
Duck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Duck misses.
Duck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salita on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck scores with a sloppy right hand. Salita should have avoided that one.
Salita misses with a looping right.
Duck misses with a hook
and Salita counters with a low kick, right behind Duck 's knee.
Duck throws a series of punches but Salita avoids them all with ease.
Salita misses with a lunging right hand
and Duck counters with an outside leg kick.
Salita throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Duck to counter with a crisp jab.
Duck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duck looks to score with a jab to the body but Salita is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duck throws a leg kick but Salita checks it.
Salita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salita misses with a hook
and Duck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salita counters with a shoot takedown. Duck fights it but they end up in guard.
Duck keeping moving, preventing Salita from controlling successfully.
Duck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salita throwing strikes but missing.
Salita throws a strike but Duck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duck tries to free his leg and advance position but Salita is retaining full guard.
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.
Duck thows a big elbow that misses.
Salita lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duck!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salita throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Duck because Salita loaded up on that one.
Salita throws some wild stikes that Duck manages to avoid easily.
Duck tries to reverse the position but Salita maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Salita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salita tries to keep at a distance but Duck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salita is working Duck over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duck throws an elbow but misses.
Duck misses with an elbow strike.
Salita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salita dodges an elbow strike from Duck.
Salita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Salita on the inside.
Salita lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duck throws an elbow but misses.
Salita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salita tries to break free but Duck pushes him back against the cage.
Duck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salita tries to score a body lock takedown but Duck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salita lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duck backwards.
Salita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duck connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salita's face.
Salita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duck.
Salita has had enough of the clinch but Duck keeps him there for the moment.
Duck trying to land knees to the body.
Duck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duck throws an elbow that misses.
Duck scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salita blocks an elbow strike from Duck.
Duck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salita up against the cage.
Salita managing to block the knees to the body from Duck.
Salita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duck moves in looking to clinch but Salita pushes him off.
Duck throws a head kick but Salita moves out of range.
Salita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salita misses with a hook to the body
and Duck counters with a left to the body.
Duck throws out a loose jab but Salita uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duck thows a body kick. Salita tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Duck tenderised Salita's leg. Salita is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Duck does no damage.
Duck lands a head kick. Salita smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salita takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salita manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck throws a leg kick but Salita sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duck wants to clinch up but Salita keeps it at a distance.
Duck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salita's hands.
Duck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salita was well out of range. Poor timing from Duck.
Nicky Salita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duck throws a leg kick
and Salita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Salita is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Duck reverses the position - he's now on top in Salita's guard.
Salita has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck misses with a hook.
Duck misses with a wild body shot.
Duck scores with the left hand. Salita knows he should have avoided that one.
Duck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salita back to the cage. Duck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salita slips under a jab.
Duck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Howard Duck.
I think Salita 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Salita!
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