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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalifornian Kakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maito Poika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakara comes to the cage accompanied by The Suitmen plays Lady Gaga. Kalifornian Kakara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalifornian Kakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maito Poika!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poika swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kakara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poika.
Poika throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kakara counter with a right hand.
Kakara throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Poika misses
and Kakara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kakara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poika throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kakara counters with an outside leg kick.
Poika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kakara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kakara tries a head kick but it misses.
Poika misses with a combination
and Kakara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poika misses with a leg kick
and Kakara counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Poika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kakara counters with a stiff right hand.
Poika throws a combination that misses
and Kakara counters with a nice uppercut.
Poika thows a leg kick but Kakara checks it
and Kakara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poika looks gassed!
Kakara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poika at a distance.
Kakara keeps Poika at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakara throws a head kick but Poika moves out of range.
Poika throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakara counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No joy there for Kakara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kakara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Poika's head.
Poika is rocked!
Kakara drops Poika with a huge uppercut! Poika drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kakara is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalifornian Kakara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Omar Khairat - Alexandria . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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151 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amir Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Major Graham!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunham.
Graham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Graham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunham misses with a takedown attempt
and Graham counters with a left and a right... And another left! Dunham is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Graham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barca Carthage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carthage has chosen Misfits - Hell Night as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barca Carthage!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carthage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carthage throws a jab when Nichols was well out of range.
Carthage lands a right hook to the body.
Carthage throws a poor cross that misses
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carthage misses with a combination
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carthage throws a hook to the side of Nichols's head but Nichols sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nichols throws a head kick that half lands.
Carthage misses with a two punch combination.
Carthage throws a lazy uppercut
and Nichols counters with a head kick.
Carthage blocks a head kick by Nichols.
Nichols tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carthage.
Carthage misses with a hook
and Nichols counters with a big head kick but Carthage shrugs it off.
Carthage is rocked!
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!
Carthage swings widly with a right hand
and Nichols counters with a huge right that knocks Carthage out cold! Nichols is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Nichols!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Larha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Puh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nalle Puhin uudet seikkailut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Larha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nalle Puh!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larha with a poor takedown
and Puh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puh throws a combination. Larha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Larha fails with the takedown
and Puh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch lands to the side of Larha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larha has his takedown stuffed
and Puh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilpo Larha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Puh.
Puh tests Larha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Puh.
Puh throws a head kick that Larha semi-blocks.
Larha shoots and misses
and Puh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larha is breathing heavily.
Puh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puh 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Puh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puh lands a jab-cross combination.
Larha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Larha. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Puh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ilpo Larha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puh lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Puh. Beautiful body shot.
Puh lands a body shot.
That kick from Puh tenderised Larha's leg. Larha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puh lands a jab to Larha's midsection.
Puh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larha walks into a jab.
Puh scores with a hook to the body. Larha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puh scores with a head 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!
Puh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Puh. Beautiful body shot.
Puh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nalle Puh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puh lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Puh.
Larha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Larha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Larha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puh.
Puh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Puh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Puh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puh lands with an uppercut that bounces Larha off the cage and back into rage.
Puh instigates a clinch.
Puh scores with a knee to the head.
Puh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Larha is rocked!
Puh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
Oh Larha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puh lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puh obliges.
Puh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larha is keeping busy.
Puh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puh lands a good knee to the midsection. Larha won't want to take too many of those.
Larha seems to have got his legs back now.
Puh lands with a light punch inside.
Puh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larha is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
Puh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larha looking for a takedown.
Larha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larha letting Puh take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Puh on the inside.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Puh - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
Puh wants to stall.
Puh avoiding damage.
Puh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puh stalling in the clinch but Larha improves position.
Puh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puh trying to control the position but instead, Larha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puh into the cage.
Puh missing with knees to the body.
Larha has Puh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puh lands an elbow just above Larha 's eye.
Puh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Puh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Puh to work.
Puh lands an elbow just above Larha 's eye.
Larha looking for a takedown.
Puh lands a nice knee to the body.
Puh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
Puh working aggressively here.
Larha can't get the takedown.
Puh lands with a left to the head.
Puh landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh.
A short uppercut from Puh.
Puh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larha's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Puh.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puh gets through Larha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Puh.
Puh pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larha tries to score a body lock takedown but Puh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puh.
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Larha's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Puh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Puh scores with a jab to the body.
Larha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larha thinking.
Puh lands with a nice combination. Larha backs away looking to recover.
Puh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Puh scores with a four punch combination!
Larha moves forwards but Puh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puh digs a good hook to Larha's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larha or not.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Puh.
A short right from Puh on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ilpo Larha has been cut.
Puh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puh is working Larha over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Puh.
Puh lands an elbow that stopped Larha in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
A short right from Puh.
Puh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Larha's head.
Puh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Puh - that landed with a thud.
Puh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nalle Puh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puh lands with a short shot to the head.
Puh presses Larha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Puh.
Puh lands a nice elbow.
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Larha's head.
Puh lands a shoulder strike.
Puh effectively controlling the action here.
Puh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puh is working Larha over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Larha's head.
Puh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larha up against the cage.
Puh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larha blocks it with crossed arms.
Larha can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilpo Larha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Larha looking for a takedown.
Puh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puh lands a hook that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Puh.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
Puh lands an elbow inside that Larha shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
Puh scores a nice knee to the body.
Puh is trying to maintain a safe position but Larha gets an underhook and turns Puh into the cage.
Puh lands a shot to the body.
Larha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puh stalling.
Puh misses with a knee to the head.
Puh gets through Larha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puh misses with the head strike.
Puh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larha.
Larha can't get the takedown.
Puh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puh taking a breather.
Larha has Puh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puh lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puh.
A right hand to the body from Puh.
Puh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Puh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puh tries to land a knee to the head but Larha blocks with his arms.
Larha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Puh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puh.
Larha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puh digs a good hook to Larha's body.
Puh gets a clinch.
Puh is pressed up against the cage. Larha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Puh down to the mat. Puh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Larha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larha scrambles back to his feet.
Larha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puh counters with a right hand to the body.
Larha has his takedown stuffed
and Puh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puh cracks the inside of Larha's front leg.
Puh cracks Larha with an open hand slap.
Nalle Puh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larha wants a takedown but no success here.
Larha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puh stalks Larha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larha's face. Larha staggers backwards, shaken.
Puh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larha at a distance.
Puh scores with a decent looking hook.
Puh lands a right hook to the body.
Puh tests Larha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larha has his takedown stuffed
and Puh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puh lands a front kick.
Puh throws a head kick that half lands.
Larha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larha scrambles back to his feet.
Larha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Puh.
Puh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Puh.
Puh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Larha if he has to take too many more of those.
Puh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Puh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilpo Larha'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. This is the final round!
Puh closes the distance and pushes Larha back into the cage.
Larha wants a takedown.
Puh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puh landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Puh.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
Puh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Puh.
Puh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puh lands a knee to the body.
Puh pushes Larha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puh is trying to maintain a safe position but Larha gets an underhook and turns Puh into the cage.
Puh scores with a knee to the head.
Puh pushes Larha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Larha tries for a takedown but Puh manages to get underhooks.
Puh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larha's defenses.
Puh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larha backwards.
Puh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larha is keeping busy.
Puh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larha tries for a takedown but Puh manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilpo Larha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larha looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Larha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Larha has hold of one of Puh's legs. Puh is fighting the takedown attempt but Larha gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Larha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Larha has Puh in his guard.
Puh trying to control the position from guard on top but Larha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puh passes into half guard.
Larha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puh pulls his head out easily.
Ilpo Larha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puh is trying to control the action in half guard but Larha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larha.
Puh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Larha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puh passes Larha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larha keeps working.
Larha actively working from the bottom here.
Larha is refusing to be controlled, as Puh sits in half guard.
Larha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nalle Puh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puh passes into side control.
Puh taking a breather here.
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.
Larha is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Puh trying to control the action but Larha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nalle Puh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puh 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nalle Puh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikka Fernayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikka Fernayen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Routalempi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernayen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernayen swings around for an armbar but Routalempi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fernayen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernayen working for submissions but it's allowed Routalempi to get to half guard.
Fernayen looking for submissions off his back.
Fernayen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Routalempi pulls his head out easily.
Fernayen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernayen looking for submissions off his back.
Fernayen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Routalempi pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi stands up from half guard.
Routalempi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernayen is breathing heavily.
Routalempi cracks the inside of Fernayen's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Routalempi.
Routalempi cracks Fernayen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routalempi misses with a few strikes there.
Fernayen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Routalempi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Routalempi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Routalempi.
Routalempi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Routalempi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi lands a jab to Fernayen's midsection.
Routalempi connects with a single shot there.
Fernayen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Routalempi cracks Fernayen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Routalempi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fernayen to stand back up!
Fernayen is rocked!
Routalempi digs a good body shot into Fernayen's ribs.
Oh Fernayen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Routalempi scores with a jab. Fernayen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Routalempi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Routalempi lunges at Fernayen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernayen's hand.
Fernayen seems to have got his legs back now.
Routalempi tests Fernayen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Routalempi.
Routalempi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernayen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Routalempi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fernayen to the canvas! Fernayen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Routalempi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Routalempi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joose Goebbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goebbels comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. Sigmarsson has chosen Du Hast, Rammstein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
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271 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joose Goebbels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmarsson tries to clinch up.
Goebbels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sigmarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goebbels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigmarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Joose Goebbels has been cut.
Goebbels lands with a shot to the body.
Goebbels misses with a low kick as Sigmarsson jumps back.
Goebbels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goebbels lands a glancing blow to the side of Sigmarsson's head.
Goebbels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Sigmarsson misses its intended target.
Goebbels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigmarsson.
Goebbels darts in trying to clinch
and Sigmarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigmarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goebbels.
Sigmarsson takes a swing at Goebbels's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Goebbels misses the target.
Sigmarsson throws a lazy right hand but Goebbels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goebbels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goebbels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sigmarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goebbels staying out of range there.
Goebbels throws out a loose jab but Sigmarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigmarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sigmarsson checks a low kick from Goebbels.
Joose Goebbels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goebbels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sigmarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Goebbels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sigmarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Goebbels counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goebbels misses with a double jab
and Sigmarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Goebbels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goebbels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sigmarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goebbels is breathing heavily.
Goebbels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sigmarsson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Goebbels off his feet! Sigmarsson dives into side control looking to finish!
Goebbels is rocked!
Joose Goebbels's cut is getting worse.
Sigmarsson trying to control the position but Goebbels is working away.
Oh Goebbels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goebbels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goebbels seems to have got his legs back now.
Goebbels parries the strikes from Sigmarsson easily there. Sigmarsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goebbels to escape.
Goebbels is being controlled here.
The strikes coming from Sigmarsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goebbels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigmarsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goebbels won't allow Sigmarsson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sigmarsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sigmarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goebbels sees it coming and defends easily.
Goebbels is trying to get back to full guard.
Sigmarsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goebbels can't escape the position.
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.
Goebbels is squirming around, avoiding Sigmarsson's attempts to control the action.
Goebbels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sigmarsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sigmarsson misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigmarsson wants to control the action but instead Goebbels gets a body lock and reverses into Sigmarsson's guard! Nice work!
Goebbels is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joose Goebbels's cut.
That's time! Goebbels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goebbels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sigmarsson slips a jab and a cross from Goebbels.
Goebbels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sigmarsson dodges the punch combination from Goebbels.
Sigmarsson checks a leg kick.
Sigmarsson tries to move into range but Goebbels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goebbels scores with a head kick.
Sigmarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sigmarsson checks a low kick from Goebbels.
Joose Goebbels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goebbels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigmarsson counters with a three punch combo that has Goebbels backing up. Goebbels nods at Sigmarsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sigmarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goebbels moves away.
A big right from Goebbels misses.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goebbels misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmarsson missing with a left hand there. Goebbels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goebbels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigmarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Goebbels lands but Sigmarsson takes it in his stride.
Goebbels misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sigmarsson misses the target.
Goebbels walks into a straight right hand from Sigmarsson.
Joose Goebbels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goebbels misses with a two punch combination.
Goebbels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goebbels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Goebbels finds it's way through Sigmarsson's defenses.
Sigmarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goebbels throws out the jab.
Goebbels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sigmarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goebbels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sigmarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goebbels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sigmarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goebbels's hands.
Goebbels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sigmarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Goebbels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigmarsson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Goebbels tumbling to the canvas!
Jeez, Joose Goebbels's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joose Goebbels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax van Frankrijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Frankrijk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the rockhollywood theme. 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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290 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ajax van Frankrijk!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson connects with a right hand. van Frankrijk shakes it off.
It looks like Ajax van Frankrijk has been cut.
van Frankrijk gets the takedown into side control.
van Frankrijk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
van Frankrijk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
van Frankrijk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
van Frankrijk tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Frankrijk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richardson.
Richardson throws a chopping leg kick but van Frankrijk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Richardson lets loose with a powerful body kick. van Frankrijk will feel that in the morning.
van Frankrijk looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richardson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. van Frankrijk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Richardson takes a swing at van Frankrijk's ribcage but misses.
van Frankrijk tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from van Frankrijk.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Richardson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick
and van Frankrijk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by van Frankrijk.
Richardson tries to break free but van Frankrijk pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Frankrijk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson wants to break the clinch but can't.
van Frankrijk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body
and van Frankrijk counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
van Frankrijk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
van Frankrijk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richardson dives on top into guard.
Richardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for van Frankrijk on the ground.
van Frankrijk looking to control.
Richardson drops back, looking for a kneebar! van Frankrijk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. van Frankrijk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from van Frankrijk!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Frankrijk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
van Frankrijk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richardson has escaped the position, nice work there.
van Frankrijk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Frankrijk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ajax van Frankrijk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and van Frankrijk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richardson's guard.
van Frankrijk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richardson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of van Frankrijk, into his guard.
Richardson preventing the sweep.
Richardson has gone for a leg lock! van Frankrijk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richardson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Frankrijk tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
van Frankrijk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richardson dives on top into guard.
van Frankrijk controls Richardson momentarily but Richardson frees himself.
van Frankrijk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richardson defends it easily.
Richardson wants to control from the top but van Frankrijk keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
van Frankrijk is trying to keep Richardson in close.
Richardson wants to control from the top but van Frankrijk keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
van Frankrijk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Frankrijk wants to sweep but no luck.
van Frankrijk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson connects with a couple of short punches.
Richardson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
van Frankrijk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
van Frankrijk is breathing heavily.
Richardson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Frankrijk is looking to reverse the position.
van Frankrijk gets back to half guard.
van Frankrijk tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.
Richardson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
van Frankrijk actively working from the bottom here.
van Frankrijk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ajax van Frankrijk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ajax van Frankrijk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
van Frankrijk checks a leg kick.
van Frankrijk shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
van Frankrijk shoots in and gets a takedown into Richardson's guard.
Ajax van Frankrijk has got the better of the ground game so far.
van Frankrijk sitting in guard here, content to control.
van Frankrijk has gone for a leg lock! Richardson slips out almost immediately though and dives into van Frankrijk's guard.
van Frankrijk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richardson is aware though and is defending well.
van Frankrijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Frankrijk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
van Frankrijk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks van Frankrijk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richardson!
Richardson cracks van Frankrijk with a big elbow.
Richardson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
van Frankrijk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richardson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to control the action but van Frankrijk is working from the bottom.
van Frankrijk tries to bench press Richardson off him but Richardson keeps the position.
van Frankrijk can't do much from the bottom here.
Richardson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by van Frankrijk, who protects the arm well.
Richardson scores with a couple of short elbows.
van Frankrijk wants to control but Richardson postures up.
An elbow from Richardson crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Richardson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
van Frankrijk tries to buck Richardson off but Richardson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Frankrijk wants to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson trying to control the action but van Frankrijk is working from the bottom.
van Frankrijk struggling a bit here.
Richardson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on van Frankrijk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richardson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Richardson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stentorian Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kylos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stentorian Moss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
230 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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278 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stentorian Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kylos!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kylos shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moss looks to score with a jab to the body but Kylos is just out of range.
Kylos connects with an inside leg kick.
Moss swings for the body but Kylos moves out of range.
Moss throws a body punch but Kylos moves out of range.
Moss throws a right hand that Kylos ducks under and follows up with a left that Kylos also avoids with ease.
Kylos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kylos counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Kylos.
Kylos pushes Moss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moss tries to throw a body punch but Kylos avoids it by throwing Moss back against the cage.
Kylos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moss is trying to break free.
Moss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss can't break the clinch.
Moss is looking to break free of the clinch but Kylos has double underhooks.
Moss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Kylos.
Moss stalling the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moss prevents a body shot from Kylos.
Kylos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kylos digs a right hand underneath Moss's ribcage. Moss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kylos stalling against the cage.
Moss is trying to break the clinch but Kylos has him pressed against the cage.
Moss looking to stall.
Kylos wants the takedown. Moss is fighting it off but Kylos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moss's guard against the cage.
Kylos thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kylos won't allow Moss to get back to his feet.
Kylos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kylos lands a couple of elbows.
Kylos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kylos is standing up over Moss. Moss looks to escape but Kylos dives into side control.
Moss trying to remain calm as Kylos controls from the top position.
Moss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kylos cracks Moss with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss is being controlled here.
Kylos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Moss pushes Kylos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kylos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kylos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kylos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moss's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Moss tries to escape but Kylos is in control.
Kylos is staying tight to Moss's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moss is looking to get back to his feet here but Kylos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Moss's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kylos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kylos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kylos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kylos not doing much here.
Moss pushes Kylos off looking to stand but Kylos dives back in and keeps control.
Moss is in trouble now - Kylos has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kylos looking to control but Moss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kylos controlling from mount.
Moss taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kylos working Moss over with strikes here.
Moss is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kylos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kylos trying to control but Moss is having none of it.
Moss taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kylos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kylos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kylos content just to control the position here.
Kylos tries to control but Moss wriggling away.
BOOM! Kylos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.
Kylos content just to control the position here.
Moss is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Moss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kylos on the ground.
Kylos controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kylos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Kylos counters with a nice leg kick.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kylos counters with a low kick, right behind Moss 's knee.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kylos counters with a leg kick.
Kylos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moss to the mat! Moss manages to get full guard.
Kylos stays in close to Moss's body and controls the position.
Kylos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moss is keeping the position for now.
Kylos trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss keeping full guard, as Kylos tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss wants to stand but Kylos is controlling the position.
Roberto Kylos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss being controlled here, momentarily.
Kylos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kylos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moss wants to get back to his feet but Kylos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moss is looking to stand back up but Kylos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.
Kylos controlling the pace.
Moss won't allow Kylos to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss wants to get back to his feet.
Kylos wants to pass the guard but Moss is defending well.
Roberto Kylos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kylos controlling the action here.
Stentorian Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Kylos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kylos. That's going to slow Moss down.
Moss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moss checks a low kick from Kylos.
Moss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Roberto Kylos has been cut.
Kylos throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kylos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moss.
Moss misses with a combination
and Kylos counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kylos, right into the meat.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kylos counters with an inside leg kick.
Kylos walks into a left hand.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kylos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kylos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kylos advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kylos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kylos 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kylos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Somali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Amato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gonna Fly Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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26
169 lbs
16 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato scores with a jab.
Amato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amato has his takedown stuffed
and Somali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amato lands with an uppercut that bounces Somali off the cage and back into rage.
Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Amato there.
Somali tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amato lands the left hand.
Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Amato misses
and Somali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somali avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Somali misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Amato down.
Amato thows a leg kick but Somali checks it
and Somali counters with a low kick, right behind Amato 's knee.
Somali cracks Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somali, right into the meat.
Sakke Somali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato looks gassed!
Somali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Somali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Somali is predictable there
and Amato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Somali misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a sloppy head kick
and Amato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Domenic Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Somali thumps Amato with a low kick.
Amato misses with a left hand
and Somali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Somali misses with a kick to the body.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Somali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amato checks it well.
The crowd cheers as Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Somali doesn't seem phased though.
Somali slips under a jab from Amato.
Amato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Somali misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Somali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Amato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Somali's waist but Somali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amato off to one side.
Sakke Somali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Amato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somali swivels and escapes.
Amato digs a good hook to Somali's body.
Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somali throws a leg kick but Amato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Somali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amato counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Amato is predictable there
and Somali counters with a thumping low kick.
Amato is trying desperately to land a takedown but Somali is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Amato.
Somali walks into a straight right hand from Amato.
Somali with a nice cross.
Amato feints and then cracks Somali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somali down.
Somali tries a low kick but Amato avoids it.
Amato motions for Somali to come forward. Amato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Amato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Somali's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amato wants to control from the top but Somali keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Somali motions for Amato to come forward. Somali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somali moves out of range of the strikes.
Amato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amato misses the jab.
Somali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amato misses with a straight right.
A jab from Somali does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Somali lands a nice hook to Amato's body. Amato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Somali connects with a single shot there.
Amato checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throws a leg kick
and Somali counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Amato scores with a nice right hand.
Amato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Somali thows a leg kick but Amato checks it
and Amato counters with a one-two to the body.
Somali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Somali counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A good leg kick by Amato.
Somali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amato throws a lazy head kick
and Somali counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amato to score with a decent uppercut.
Somali lands a nice looking body kick.
Amato throws a sloppy head kick
and Somali counters with a body kick that stops Amato in his tracks momentarily.
Amato is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somali counters with an outside leg kick.
Somali is looking to slow Amato down with leg kicks.
Somali throws a head kick but Amato moves out of range.
Somali throws a lazy right hand but Amato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somali throws a head kick that half lands.
Amato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somali swivels and escapes.
Amato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somali thows a leg kick but Amato checks it
and Amato counters with a nice body kick.
Somali misses with a head kick.
Sakke Somali is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Somali misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somali.
Amato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Somali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amato.
Somali throws a body kick that misses.
Somali misses the body punch
and Amato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Somali won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somali misses with a strike from the bottom.
Amato working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Somali's shoulder. That is not cool.
Amato has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Amato is landing with some decent strikes but Somali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato working Somali over with strikes here.
Amato working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Sakke Somali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Somali misses with a straight left.
Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amato loads up on a big right hand but Somali slips the punch.
Somali swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amato counters with an inside leg kick.
Somali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Somali keeps Amato at a distance using the push kick.
Amato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somali checks it well.
Somali connects with an inside leg kick.
Amato misses with a low kick.
Amato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Somali has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throws the left hand but Somali avoids the punch easily.
Somali staying out of range there.
Amato throws a body kick the misses
and Somali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somali.
Amato lands a leg kick that knocks Somali off balance momentarily.
Somali lands a jab to the nose.
Somali wants to slow Amato down by chopping away at his legs.
Amato blocks a head kick by Somali.
Amato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amato.
Somali throws a leg kick which misses Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as Amato tries to avoid it.
Amato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali defending well as Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somali.
Amato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somali.
Somali gets caught flat footed, as Amato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Somali 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.
Somali is working hard here to advance position.
Amato throws and elbow that misses. Somali uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amato's guard. Nice move by Somali!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali looking to sit in guard and control but Amato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Domenic Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amato slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Somali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amato on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amato preventing the sweep.
Amato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Somali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Domenic Amato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Amato throws a leg kick which misses Somali's front leg but catches the back leg as Somali tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakke Somali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakke Somali!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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277 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Matrix misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matrix. Those never looked like landing.
Matrix stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matrix fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Matrix. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Ramos.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Emilio Ramos has been cut.
Ramos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matrix. Matrix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Matrix.
Matrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos looks gassed!
Matrix prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matrix is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Matrix stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matrix darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Matrix.
Matrix is leaning against Ramos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Matrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matrix lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matrix.
Matrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Matrix presses Ramos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramos trying to stall but Matrix improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matrix.
Matrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramoss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix is working Ramos over against the cage.
Matrix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matrix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Emilio Ramos's cut even more.
Matrix is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ramos can't fight it off and eventually Matrix manages to take the fight to the floor. Ramos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix throws a big right hand that misses.
Matrix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matrix is one step ahead there.
Matrix is pushing down on Ramos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramos is fighting to maintain full guard but Matrix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matrix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ramos has recovered full guard.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matrix throws and elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matrix's guard. Nice move by Ramos!
Matrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matrix wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ramos'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.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix connects with a high kick.
Ramos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Matrix digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ramos - that landed with a thud.
Ramos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
A short right from Ramos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matrix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matrix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Matrix slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Matrix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Matrix misses
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
A left and a right from Ramos both land. Nice combination.
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matrix.
Matrix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emilio Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramos works on Matrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Matrix takes a shot to the head.
Ramos cracks Matrix with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Matrix's head.
Matrix misses with the head strike.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matrix looking for a takedown.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Ramos.
Matrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrix is working Ramos over against the cage.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Matrix controls his hands.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Ramos lands a right hand.
Ramos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Ramos taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matrix up against the cage.
Ramos looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Ramos.
Matrix tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Ramos is leaning against Matrix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos is trying to stall.
Matrix cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
Come on Ramos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Ramos's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Emilio Ramos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Matrix.
Good body shot from Matrix.
Ramos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matrix's elbow.
Matrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos wants to stall.
Matrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos pushes Matrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Matrix - that landed with a thud.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matrix is keeping busy.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos trying to stall but Matrix improves his position.
Ramos works on Matrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos trying to control the position but instead, Matrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramos into the cage.
Matrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramos pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matrix looks to land a combination but Ramos avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matrix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrix tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramos is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramos.
Ramos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramos.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Ramos digs a right hand into Matrix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matrix's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Matrix avoids them all with ease.
Matrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matrix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matrix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramos scores with a four punch combination!
Matrix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramos to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matrix counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Matrix.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Matrix.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Matrix connects with a looping right hand.
Matrix darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Ramos digs a right hand underneath Matrix's ribcage. Matrix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matrix tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Matrix lands a nice uppercut.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos stalling in the clinch but Matrix improves position.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Matrix controls the action.
Matrix is trying to stall.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Ramos.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos is leaning against Matrix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Matrix tries for a takedown but Ramos manages to get underhooks.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos tries a body shot but Matrix blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Matrix.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matrix.
Matrix is looking to control Ramos's arms but Ramos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matrix has his back to the cage.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Matrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matrix scores with a nice head shot.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matrix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrix is defended easily by Ramos.
Ramos cracks Matrix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matrix scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ramos.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses.
Matrix throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Matrix slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Ramos.
Matrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Matrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Matrix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramos is working Matrix over against the cage.
Ramos taking a breather.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body.
Matrix misses with a punch to the body.
Matrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matrix blocks an uppercut.
Matrix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramos up against the cage.
Matrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ramos really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramos scores with a jab to the head.
Matrix misses with a low kick as Ramos jumps back.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matrix with a jab.
Ramos tries to clinch up
and Matrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrix misses with a straight left.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Matrix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ramos's guard now.
Matrix trying to move into half guard but instead Ramos has managed to sweep!
Matrix keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Matrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramos has passed into side control.
Matrix wants to control but Ramos postures up.
Matrix sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Matrix is defending well.
Matrix gets full guard.
Matrix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matrix with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix thowing shots but they're missing.
Matrix punching from mount but Ramos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matrix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matrix throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ramos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matrix fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to lock up and control but Matrix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matrix throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ramos is in a horrible position here. Matrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ramos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matrix with shots to the head and body - Ramos looks very uncomfortable down there.
The cut above Emilio Ramos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emilio Ramos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Matrix!
John Matrix retains his heavyweight title!
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