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HBCC 92: Return of the Warrior PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ermirio de Moraes has chosen 'Vai Explodir' by Pregador Luo 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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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Ermirio de Moraes misses.
Ermirio de Moraes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanayama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hanayama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanayama wants to control from the top but Ermirio de Moraes keeps moving.
Hanayama stays in close to Ermirio de Moraes's body and controls the position.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ermirio de Moraes pulls Hanayama in to control the position.
Hanayama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanayama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanayama is controlling him.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama looking to pass the guard.
Ermirio de Moraes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ermirio de Moraes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanayama with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ermirio de Moraes trying to control the position.
Hanayama landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanayama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ermirio de Moraes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanayama tries to free his leg and advance position but Ermirio de Moraes is retaining full guard.
Hanayama stopping the sweep attempt from Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ermirio de Moraes looking to control.
Hanayama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ermirio de Moraes's head.
Hanayama stopping the sweep attempt from Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama lands a couple of elbows.
Hanayama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ermirio de Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanayama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama cracks Ermirio de Moraes with a solid left hand.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ermirio de Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama postures up in Ermirio de Moraes's guard and throws a big left but Ermirio de Moraes blocks it.
Ermirio de Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanayama pushes down on Ermirio de Moraes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanayama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ermirio de Moraes defending well though.
Ermirio de Moraes looks gassed!
Hanayama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ermirio de Moraes's head.
Ermirio de Moraes looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanayama working over Ermirio de Moraes with some ground and pound. Ermirio de Moraes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanayama is just content to waste time from the top position. Ermirio de Moraes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hanayama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanayama throwing strikes from guard but Ermirio de Moraes blocks nicely.
Hanayama thows a big elbow that misses.
Ermirio de Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanayama is working Ermirio de Moraes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ermirio de Moraes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama slips nicely into half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanayama takes a swing at Ermirio de Moraes's ribcage but misses.
Hanayama checks a low kick from Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanayama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanayama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanayama thows a huge punch but Ermirio de Moraes dodges it nicely.
Hanayama controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes pushes Hanayama off looking to stand but Hanayama dives back in and keeps control.
Hanayama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanayama prevents Ermirio de Moraes from standing back up.
Ermirio de Moraes is breathing heavily.
Hanayama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ermirio de Moraes defending well though.
Hanayama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanayama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ermirio de Moraes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ermirio de Moraes is staying active underneath Hanayama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanayama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ermirio de Moraes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ermirio de Moraes's head.
Hanayama postures up in Ermirio de Moraes's guard and throws a big left but Ermirio de Moraes blocks it.
Hanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ermirio de Moraes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanayama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ermirio de Moraes can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanayama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanayama is working for a kimura but Ermirio de Moraes is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanayama is trying to control. Ermirio de Moraes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama wants to pass to mount but Ermirio de Moraes is defending the position.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanayama is nestled in close to Ermirio de Moraes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaoru Hanayama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanayama moves nicely into side control.
Hanayama wants to control but Ermirio de Moraes is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ermirio de Moraes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanayama but great work by Ermirio de Moraes.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep.
Hanayama is not content to let Ermirio de Moraes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hanayama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanayama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Hanayama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ermirio de Moraes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanayama throws a sloppy head kick and Ermirio de Moraes moves out of range easily.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanayama misses with a low kick.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ermirio de Moraes sprawls well. Ermirio de Moraes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanayama gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanayama with a poor takedown
and Ermirio de Moraes counters with a low kick, right behind Hanayama 's knee.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama gets a takedown into half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes is in trouble now - Hanayama has advanced to mount!
Ermirio de Moraes is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hanayama punching from mount but Ermirio de Moraes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ermirio de Moraes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanayama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ermirio de Moraes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanayama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanayama looks to land a strike but Ermirio de Moraes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanayama won't allow Ermirio de Moraes to get back to his feet.
Hanayama trying to control but Ermirio de Moraes is working from the bottom.
Ermirio de Moraes has momentary wrist control but Hanayama slips an elbow through the middle.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Ermirio de Moraes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hanayama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanayama actively working from the bottom here.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep. Ermirio de Moraes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanayama trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ermirio de Moraes manages to pass to mount!
Ermirio de Moraes content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama working to try and regain half guard.
Hanayama wants to control but Ermirio de Moraes is having none of it.
Hanayama is looking to get to half guard.
Hanayama is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanayama is squirming around, avoiding Ermirio de Moraes's attempts to control the action.
Hanayama is looking to improve his position but Ermirio de Moraes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanayama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hanayama is desperately trying to improve his position but Ermirio de Moraes has a good base and remains in mount.
Ermirio de Moraes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hanayama has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hanayama!
Hanayama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanayama, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Pujicri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Hanley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Pujicri's chin.
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184 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent knees
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Hanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Pujicri!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanley misses with a takedown attempt - Pujicri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jason Hanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanley misses with a body punch
and Pujicri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pujicri.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanley blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Hanley blocks it.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanley blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanley blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Hanley is blocking nicely.
Pujicri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanley blocks it with crossed arms.
Pujicri misses with a knee strike.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley slows down the pace here.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pujicri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanley tries for a takedown but Pujicri manages to get underhooks.
Pujicri misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pujicri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pujicri looks gassed!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanley.
Hanley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Hanley.
Pujicri gets underhooks to prevent Hanley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pujicri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pujicri tries a knee to the head but Hanley blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanley.
Pujicri looking to throw knees to the head but Hanley is blocking nicely.
Pujicri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Pujicri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanley not doing much here.
Hanley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pujicri defend it? Hanley steps over the head and cranks it - Pujicri is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Hanley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zolar Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr.. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zolar Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Evans!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans slips under a jab.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Emelianenko's guard now.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emelianenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Emelianenko tries to get out of the position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko thumps Evans with a low kick.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Emelianenko.
Zolar Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans looks gassed!
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko scores with a push kick.
Evans slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Evans counters with a series of strikes. Emelianenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolar Emelianenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover.
Emelianenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Evans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelianenko lands with a hook. Evans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
No joy there for Emelianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is working hard here to advance position.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolar Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Emelianenko didn't expect that.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Evans trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans passes into half guard.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emelianenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
Evans prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Evans seems to be looking for submissions.
Emelianenko trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Evans thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko is trying is best to control the position here.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Emelianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freddy Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zolar Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emelianenko 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zolar Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada has chosen Super Mario Bros Theme Soundtrack as his entrance music. Nintendo Takada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nintendo Takada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada stuns Pound with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takada takes the fight into the clinch.
Pound lands a body punch.
Takada just leaning against Pound, taking a breather.
Takada goes for a takedown attempt but Pound pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takada tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Takada.
Takada closes the distance and clinches up with Pound, looking for a takedown. Takada pushes Pound against the cage but Pound circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pound loads up on a big right hand but Takada slips the punch.
Takada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takada gets tackled into the cage by Pound. Pound maintains the clinch.
Pound throws a punch but it's blocked by Takada.
Pound lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takada managing to block the knees to the body from Pound.
Pound is working Takada over against the cage.
Pound digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takada wants a takedown but no success here.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nintendo Takada.
Takada looks gassed!
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound digs a right hand into Takada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takada's gas tank.
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound lands a left hand.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pound.
Pound lands an uppercut.
Pound pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pound gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pound lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pound is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Pound prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Pound - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Pound.
Good body shot from Pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pound as the two fighters clinch.
Pound lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pound's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pound lands a damaging elbow.
Pound lands a body punch.
Pound works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Pound.
Pound stalling.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pound lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Pound scores with a hook to the body.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Pound is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pound gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Pound.
Pound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pound lands an elbow that stopped Takada in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Nintendo Takada has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pound - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Pound.
Pound lands with a short shot to the head.
Pound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Takada's head.
Pound keeps control of Takada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Pound.
Takada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pound pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Pound cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pound works Takada's body with a nice hook.
Takada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pound misses with a body kick.
Takada gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada lands a right hand.
Takada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Pound.
A shot in the inside from Pound.
Takada can't get the takedown.
Pound lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pound gets through Takada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pound trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Pound.
Pound digs a right hand underneath Takada's ribcage. Takada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pound pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pound lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Pound.
Pound works on Takada's body with a couple of short punches.
Pound taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Pound dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Pound is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Pound lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takada doesn't seem phased though.
Takada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pound cracks the inside of Takada's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Pound.
Pound scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Pound as Takada shoots in.
Pound tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pound darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pound throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Takada is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound misses with a combination
and Takada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pound is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takada postures up.
Takada won't allow Pound to sweep him here.
Takada gets to his feet - Pound follows without any prompting.
Pound misses with a body shot
and Takada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pound's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound is pulling down on Takada's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada thows a big elbow that misses.
Takada stands up and waves to Pound to follow him.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Pound tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pound scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pound throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pound's waist but Pound gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takada off to one side.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nintendo Takada.
An inside leg kick lands from Pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound gets tackled into the cage by Takada. Takada maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takada wants to get back to striking at distance but Pound won't allow it.
Pound landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Pound.
Takada jumps guard but Pound stands there with Takada around his waist. Takada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pound works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pound cracks Takada with a nice body shot.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pound stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pound lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
Pound lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Pound.
Pound's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pound utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takada takes an elbow to the temple.
Pound taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pound.
Takada jumps guard but Pound stands there with Takada around his waist. Takada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
Takada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Pound scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pound presses Takada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pound lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pound.
Pound scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Pound dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada'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!
Takada takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pound.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pound as Takada tries to tie him up.
Takada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takada is struggling to control the position.
Pound prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pound lands a body shot.
Takada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pound smiles and moves away.
Pound lands a head shot.
Pound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pound sprawls well. Pound wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takada gets slowly back to his feet.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nintendo Takada.
Pound connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takada's hands.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Pound.
Ground Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pound looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Takada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound cracks Takada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pound looks to land a combination but Takada avoids it well.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound misses with a low kick.
Takada instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pound.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pound.
Takada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pound stalling.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Takada goes for a takedown attempt but Pound pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pound fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takada on the side of the head.
Pound lands a nice shot that snaps Takada's head back.
Takada goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pound is looking to wear down Takada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada shoots for a double leg takedown but Pound sprawls well. He's pushed Takada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takada walks into a straight right hand from Pound.
Pound scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ground Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pound.
Pound lands a jab.
Takada has his takedown stuffed
and Pound counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pound.
Nintendo Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pound scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pound stalling.
A short right from Pound.
Pound pushes Takada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pound.
Takada takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Pound.
Pound lands an uppercut.
Pound lands with a left to the head.
Pound lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pound stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pound lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takada.
Pound misses with a knee strike.
Pound leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pound pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ground Pound is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pound lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takada backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound is leaning against Takada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ground Pound has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takada jumps guard and drags Pound to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pound looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada working for a triangle but Pound defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Pound showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pound, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Pound!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Barac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barac has chosen Connected as his entrance music. Ivan Barac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Barac!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barac slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter avoids the body shot from Barac.
Carter swings for the body but Barac moves out of range.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Barac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barac misses with a body punch
and Barac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Barac dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Barac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter moves out of range as Barac strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Barac. Those never looked like landing.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barac moves into the clinch.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barac up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barac.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Barac controls his hands.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Barac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter looking to throw knees to the head but Barac is blocking nicely.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barac backwards.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Barac looks gassed!
Carter scores with a knee to the head.
Carter is stalling here.
Carter landing knees to the head.
Carter working Barac over with knees to the body.
Carter lands an elbow just above Barac 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Carter.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Barac shrugs off.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barac backwards.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Barac controls his hands.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Carter.
Barac can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barac.
Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barac up against the cage.
Barac misses with a body punch.
Carter being controlled against the cage.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Barac wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Carter.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Barac.
Barac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Barac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.
Barac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Barac.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barac avoids it.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands an elbow inside that Barac shrugs off.
Barac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Barac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barac tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barac or not.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Barac dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barac digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Barac blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Llewelyn Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barac misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Barac ducks down to avoid it.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Barac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Carter.
Barac misses with a straight right.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Barac. Beautiful body shot.
Barac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Barac is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barac backwards.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Llewelyn Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barac managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter tries a body shot but Barac blocks it.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barac backwards.
Barac is trying to stall.
Carter lands a nice knee to the body.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barac can do to turn this around?
Barac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barac avoids it.
Barac is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Carter.
Barac tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Barac backwards.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter digs a right hand into Barac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barac's gas tank.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter slowing the pace effectively.
Carter lands an elbow just above Barac 's eye.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.
Carter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barac is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barac lands an uppercut.
Barac misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Carter.
Barac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barac is defending well for now.
Barac is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barac has his back to the cage.
Barac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Barac - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carter stalling the fight.
Barac is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barac has his back to the cage.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barac backwards.
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.
Barac tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Barac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barac is defending well for now.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barac is trying to stall.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barac lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barac.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barac can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barac.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Llewelyn Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good standup being displayed there by Barac as he connects with a hook.
Barac throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Barac throws a combination that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barac forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Barac avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Barac.
Barac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barac.
Barac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barac throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Barac slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
No joy there for Barac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barac clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter looking to throw knees to the head but Barac is blocking nicely.
Barac works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivan Barac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Barac improves position.
Barac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barac slows down the pace here.
Barac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barac looking to stall.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter tries to land knees in the clinch but Barac avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Carter tries to work over Barac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Carter.
Barac avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Barac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barac is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barac.
Barac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barac stalls.
A short right from Barac on the inside.
Carter misses with some punches.
Barac lands a left hand.
Carter tries to stall but Barac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barac on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barac taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Barac lands a body shot.
Barac is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Barac avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Barac lands with a light punch inside.
Barac lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barac.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barac lands with a right to the head.
Barac lands with a left to the head.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barac pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Barac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barac lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Barac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Llewelyn Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Arteta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Black's chin.
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lands a jab.
Arteta misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arteta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arteta moves away.
Arteta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arteta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta misses with a jab to the body
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Arteta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Black misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arteta.
Black cracks Arteta with an open hand slap.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Arteta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Arteta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arteta scores with a nice strike.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arteta tries to clinch up
and Black counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arteta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Black.
Arteta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Black counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a hook
enabling Arteta to counter with a crisp jab.
Arteta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
Black lands a body shot.
Black catches Arteta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arteta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arteta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Arteta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta with a jab.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Arteta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Black.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Arteta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arteta misses with a lunging right hand
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Black will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arteta moves away.
Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Arteta counter with a right hand.
Black dips to his left and cracks Arteta with an uppercut!
Black lands the left hand.
Black misses with a hook
and Arteta counters with a stiff right hand.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arteta fails to land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Arteta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arteta.
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Arteta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arteta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arteta throws a right hand that misses
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arteta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arteta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arteta moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Arteta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Arteta.
Arteta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black clinches up with Arteta and pushes him back against the cage.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Arteta fails to land.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arteta has Black pressed against the cage, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black swings for the body but Arteta moves out of range.
Arteta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arteta throws an off balance right hand
and Black counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Black misses with a right hand
and Arteta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Arteta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arteta.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Arteta controls the action.
Arteta misses with the head strike.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Arteta keeps control of Black as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arteta blocks an uppercut.
Arteta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arteta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black cracks Arteta with a nice body shot.
Arteta lands a body punch.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arteta prevents a body shot from Black.
Arteta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
Black cracks Arteta with a nice body shot.
Arteta has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arteta.
Arteta misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arteta throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Arteta swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arteta working aggressively here.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Arteta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Black connects with a right hand. Arteta shakes it off.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arteta counter with a right hand.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arteta counters by moving into the clinch.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arteta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arteta throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arteta throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arteta.
Arteta pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arteta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Arteta controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Arteta.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black lands a right hand.
Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black defending well as Arteta loads up on a big left hand.
Arteta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black misses with a hook
and Arteta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arteta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Arteta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black moves to clinch but Arteta breaks away
and Arteta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta misses the body punch
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arteta scores with a nice head shot.
Black swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Arteta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Arteta backwards.
Arteta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black manages to break the clinch.
Arteta takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Arteta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arteta walks into a left hand.
Arteta misses with a two punch combination.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Arteta counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arteta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black cracks Arteta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black misses with a hook
and Arteta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a hook
and Arteta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Arteta counters with a two punch combo.
Arteta lands a right hook 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!
A jab lands there for Black.
Arteta misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arteta thinking.
Black misses with a right hand
and Arteta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Arteta counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arteta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Arteta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Carraretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ni Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survival Of The Fittest. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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28
200 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Carraretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ni Hao!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao misses with a straight left.
Hao throws a lazy right hand but Carraretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao blocks a head kick by Carraretto.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A head kick misses from Carraretto.
Carraretto loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao scores with the left hand. Carraretto knows he should have avoided that one.
Carraretto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carraretto misses with a head kick.
Hao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hao thows a body kick. Carraretto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carraretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carraretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao.
Hao throws the left hand but Carraretto avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carraretto tries a head kick but it misses.
Hao misses with a body shot.
Hao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carraretto counters with a hugh head kick that removes Hao from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manuel Carraretto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Royo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Royo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Retsu Kaioh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaioh is looking to clinch.
Royo cracks a nice hook into Kaioh's ribs.
Royo misses with a hook. Kaioh ducked under it nicely.
Royo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Royo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royo scores with a shot to the body.
Royo thows a body shot but no joy.
Royo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Royo.
Kaioh looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaioh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Royo throws a head kick that Kaioh semi-blocks.
Royo connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Royo.
Kaioh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Royo lands with a nice body kick.
Royo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaioh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaioh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royo. That's going to slow Kaioh down.
Kaioh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaioh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Royo.
Royo connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaioh avoids the body shot from Royo.
Royo punishes Kaioh's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Royo tenderised Kaioh's leg. Kaioh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royo connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Royo.
Royo scores with a nice head shot.
Kaioh throws a hook but Royo avoids it easily.
Royo works Kaioh's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaioh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaioh takes one on the button.
Royo throws the kick towards the body but Kaioh avoids it.
Kaioh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royo.
A good leg kick by Royo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royo misses with a low kick.
Royo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaioh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaioh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royo.
Kaioh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Royo.
Kaioh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Royo scores with a leg kick.
Royo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Royo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Royo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaioh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Royo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaioh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Royo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royo thuds a left hand into Kaioh's body.
Royo throws a body punch but Kaioh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royo is looking to land body kicks.
Royo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Royo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royo connects with a leg kick. Kaioh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaioh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Royo.
Royo lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royo swings for the body but Kaioh moves out of range.
Royo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaioh moves out of range of the body kick.
Royo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaioh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royo throws a leg kick but Kaioh checks it.
Royo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaioh tries to clinch up but Royo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaioh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from Royo both land. Nice combination.
Royo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaioh blocks a head kick by Royo.
Royo feints and then cracks Kaioh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaioh down.
Kaioh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaioh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Royo connects with an inside leg kick.
Royo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaioh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Royo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royo throws a head kick that misses.
Royo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Royo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Royo 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royo.
Royo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaioh manages to avoid it.
Royo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Royo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crunch! Royo slams his shin into Kaioh's torso.
Royo tests Kaioh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Royo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Royo scores with a jab. Kaioh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royo cracks the inside of Kaioh's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luis Royo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royo tries to land a front kick but Kaioh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Royo connects with a solid leg kick.
Royo thuds a left hand into Kaioh's body.
Kaioh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royo. Royo obviously looking to wear him down.
Royo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaioh is breathing heavily.
Royo delivers a nice body kick.
Royo thumps Kaioh with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Royo. Beautiful body shot.
Royo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaioh moves away.
Kaioh blocks a low kick nicely.
Royo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaioh can do to turn this around?
Kaioh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaioh under the eye.
Royo throws a sloppy head kick and Kaioh moves out of range easily.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royo throws a head kick that misses.
Royo is looking to wear down Kaioh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royo feints and then cracks Kaioh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaioh down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Royo.
Royo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaioh at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royo.
Royo misses with a body kick.
Royo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaioh.
Royo misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royo tries to land a front kick but Kaioh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaioh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royo throws a leg kick but Kaioh moved away.
Royo fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Royo.
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!
Royo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaioh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Royo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Royo scores with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royo.
Kaioh avoids the body shot from Royo.
Kaioh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royo lands with a shot to the body.
Kaioh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaioh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaioh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Royo.
Royo scores with a nice body kick.
Kaioh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Royo.
Royo scores with a push kick.
Royo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Kaioh misses
and Royo counters with a two punch combo.
Royo tries a head kick but it misses.
Royo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaioh doesn't seem bothered though.
Royo scores with a body shot.
Royo lands a right hook to the body.
Royo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Royo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaioh.
A shot to the liver by Royo. Beautiful body shot.
Royo dips to his left and cracks Kaioh with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Royo.
Kaioh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royo can pounce on him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kaioh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Royo has got the better of the exchanges.
Royo cracks the inside of Kaioh's front leg.
Royo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Royo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Royo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royo.
Royo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaioh will feel that in the morning.
Royo delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royo scores with a decent looking hook.
Royo throws a wild body kick that Kaioh sees coming a mile off.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaioh blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Royo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Royo takes a swing at Kaioh's ribcage but misses.
Royo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kaioh.
Royo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaioh.
Royo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Royo blocks the leg kick.
Kaioh tries to clinch there but Royo circles away.
Royo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaioh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royo misses with a head kick.
Kaioh staying out of range there.
Kaioh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Royo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaioh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royo throws a push kick but Kaioh slaps the foot to one side.
Royo throws a wild body kick that Kaioh sees coming a mile off.
Royo misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Royo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaioh's head.
Kaioh throws a big shot that misses.
Royo misses with a leg kick
and Kaioh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaioh.
Royo trying to land knees to the body.
Royo pushes Kaioh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Royo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Royo.
Royo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Royo pushes Kaioh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Royo lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Royo as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Royo digs a right hand underneath Kaioh's ribcage. Kaioh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Royo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaioh trying to stall but Royo improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Royo.
Royo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luis Royo is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Royo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Royo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Royo throws a chopping leg kick but Kaioh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Royo lands a head kick. Kaioh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Royo tries to land a body kick
and Kaioh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Royo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Royo.
Royo manages to break the clinch.
Kaioh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaioh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Royo.
Kaioh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Royo.
Kaioh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Royo lands but Kaioh takes it in his stride.
Royo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Royo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaioh's hands.
Royo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Royo misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh tries to clinch up
and Royo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Royo.
Royo scores with a hook to the body. Kaioh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Royo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaioh's calf.
Good leg kick by Royo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Royo scores with a jab to the body.
Royo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaioh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Royo.
Kaioh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Royo.
Royo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Royo scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaioh.
Kaioh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Royo swings for the body but Kaioh moves out of range.
Luis Royo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaioh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaioh moves out of range of the body kick.
Royo throws a wild body kick that Kaioh sees coming a mile off.
Royo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Retsu Kaioh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royo connects with a solid leg kick.
Royo connects with an inside leg kick.
Royo scoring well with a low kick there.
Royo scores with a shot to the body.
Royo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaioh is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royo lands with a nice body punch.
Royo lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Royo tenderised Kaioh's leg. Kaioh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Royo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Royo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Royo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Makungu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alika Mumea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makungu comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Heart of a Champion. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alika Mumea enters the cage!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahdi Makungu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alika Mumea!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makungu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mumea defends it nicely.
Makungu misses with a right hand
and Mumea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makungu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumea counters with a nice body shot.
Mumea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makungu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mumea throws a poor cross that misses
and Makungu counters with a stiff right hand.
Makungu avoids a kick to the body.
Mumea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makungu misses with a hook
and Mumea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mumea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makungu blocks a jab.
Mumea throws a jab but it's blocked by Makungu.
Mumea misses with a left hand
and Makungu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makungu misses with an uppercut
and Mumea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makungu's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumea content to stall in guard here.
Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mumea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mumea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mumea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makungu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mumea has managed to get both his arms back between Makungu's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu can't keep his opponent in guard - Mumea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mumea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mumea trying to control the action but Makungu is working from the bottom.
Mumea slips a nice elbow through Makungu's hands, connecting with Makungu's forehead.
Mumea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makungu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makungu has momentary wrist control but Mumea slips an elbow through the middle.
Mumea trying to control but Makungu is working from the bottom.
Mumea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makungu keeping moving, preventing Mumea from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumea tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Makungu keeping moving, preventing Mumea from controlling successfully.
Makungu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mumea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mumea is stalling in the full guard.
Mumea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mumea trying to control the action but Makungu is working from the bottom.
Mumea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makungu is trying to improve his position.
Makungu gets back to half guard.
Mumea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumea stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mumea is trying to control the action in half guard but Makungu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mumea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makungu kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mumea throwing shots but Makungu is blocking nicely.
Mumea slows the pace down in half guard.
Makungu works his way to full guard. Good work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makungu is trying to keep Mumea in close.
Makungu working for a triangle but Mumea defends it easily.
Makungu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mumea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mumea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Makungu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mumea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makungu's head.
Mumea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makungu is looking to reverse the position.
Mumea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makungu keeps working.
Makungu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makungu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mumea wants to control but Makungu is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu regains half guard.
Makungu wants to improve his position but Mumea is controlling well.
Makungu gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Mumea 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.
Makungu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mumea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumea misses with a hook
so Makungu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mumea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makungu's guard.
Mumea tries to free his leg and advance position but Makungu is retaining full guard.
Makungu trying to control the position.
Mumea slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makungu wants to sweep here but Mumea controlling him for the moment.
Makungu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mumea.
Mumea slips nicely into half guard.
Alika Mumea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makungu is refusing to be controlled, as Mumea sits in half guard.
Mumea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu is refusing to be controlled, as Mumea sits in half guard.
Makungu trying to control but Mumea postures up.
Mumea trying to control the action but Makungu is working from the bottom.
Mumea trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makungu is trying to control but can't.
Makungu tries to roll over but Mumea keeps him under control.
Makungu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mumea drops an elbow to the side of Makungu's head.
Mumea uses his free foot to push down on Makungu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Makungu.
Mumea with the ground and pound from mount.
Makungu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mumea trying to control but Makungu is having none of it.
Mumea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mumea prevents Makungu from getting the reversal.
Mumea punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mumea controlling the position easily from mount.
Makungu is trying to escape the mount.
Mumea wants to finish this one by submission but Makungu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mumea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu tries to hold on but Mumea pushes him away.
Mumea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mumea controlling from mount.
Makungu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makungu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Makungu tries to reverse the position but Mumea maintains control.
Mumea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mumea looking to control but Makungu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mumea lands a big elbow.
Mumea content just to control the position here.
Mumea landing strikes from the mount and Makungu is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumea controlling his opponent.
Mumea raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mumea has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makungu's face.
Makungu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mumea lands with some strikes.
Makungu tries to reverse the position but Mumea maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mumea postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Makungu looks a forlorn figure.
Mumea looking to control but Makungu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makungu is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Mumea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Makungu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Mahdi Makungu has been cut.
Mumea throws a hook but Makungu blocks it.
Mumea misses with a straight left.
Makungu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makungu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mumea throws a right hand that misses
and Makungu counters with a three punch combo that has Mumea backing up. Mumea nods at Makungu to acknowledge the strikes.
Mumea lands a glancing blow to the side of Makungu's head.
A big right from Mumea misses.
Makungu takes one to the chin there.
Mumea lands the left hand.
Makungu misses with a left hand
and Mumea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makungu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mumea defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mumea connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mumea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makungu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mumea defends it easily.
Makungu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mumea defends it easily.
Mumea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mumea is stalling in the full guard.
Mumea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mumea pushing down on Makungu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makungu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mumea is in close to Makungu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makungu has momentary wrist control but Mumea slips an elbow through the middle.
Mumea looking to sit in guard and control but Makungu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mumea lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Makungu!
Mumea prevents Makungu from getting the reversal.
Mumea controlling his opponent.
Mumea working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mumea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mumea dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Makungu hang on?
Mumea tries to control but Makungu wriggling away.
Mumea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mumea cracks Makungu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mumea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Makungu can't escape the position.
Mumea working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mumea with a couple of short strikes.
Makungu working to try and regain half guard.
Mumea with shots to the head and body - Makungu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Makungu tries to reverse the position but Mumea maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mumea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumea tries to control but Makungu wriggling away.
Makungu taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makungu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mumea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mumea landing punches.
Makungu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mumea landing shots from mount.
Makungu is rocked!
Mumea controlling the pace for now.
Mumea has control of Makungu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Makungu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mumea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Mumea really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mumea misses with a right hand
enabling Makungu to counter with a crisp jab.
Makungu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makungu swings widly with a right hand
and Mumea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Makungu with that takedown attempt.
Makungu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumea.
Makungu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumea counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mumea.
Mumea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumea looks to land a left hand but Makungu moved out of range nicely.
Makungu lands with an overhand left.
Makungu misses with a body punch
and Mumea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumea shoots in but Makungu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makungu misses the body punch
and Mumea counters with a nice leg kick.
Mumea works the jab nicely.
Makungu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumea counters with a straight right hand.
Makungu throws a big shot that misses.
Mumea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makungu. Makungu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mumea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mumea throws the left hand but Makungu avoids the punch easily.
Mumea throws a jab when Makungu was well out of range.
Makungu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mumea counters with a straight right hand.
Makungu throws a hook but Mumea blocks it.
A big left from Makungu misses.
Makungu throws a solid leg kick but Mumea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makungu.
Alika Mumea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumea lands a lovely overhand right.
Alika Mumea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumea throws an off balance right hand
and Makungu counters with a single leg into guard. Mumea didn't expect that.
Makungu throwing strikes from guard but Mumea blocks nicely.
Mumea wants to sweep but no luck.
Makungu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mumea's head.
Mumea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Makungu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mumea pulls Makungu in close to prevent any damage.
Mumea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mumea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mumea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makungu preventing the sweep.
Makungu wants to control from the top but Mumea keeps moving.
Makungu throws a strike but Mumea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mumea trying to control but Makungu is working from the bottom.
Makungu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumea trying to control but Makungu is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mumea postures up and lands a big shot to Makungu's brow.
Mumea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mumea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makungu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumea trying to control the position from guard on top but Makungu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makungu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mumea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mumea forces his way into half guard.
Makungu is looking for a sweep. Mumea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mumea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makungu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Mumea dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mahdi Makungu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Makungu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makungu.
Makungu misses with an uppercut.
Makungu misses with a wild body shot.
Mumea lands with a good body shot.
Mumea moves out of range as Makungu strikes.
Mumea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makungu swivels and escapes.
Makungu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mumea misses with an uppercut
and Makungu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumea tries for a takedown but Makungu circles away easily
and Makungu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mumea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mumea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makungu. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makungu at a distance.
Mumea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makungu has his foot on Mumea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mumea works his way back into a safe position though.
Mumea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makungu's head.
Makungu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mumea defends well.
Mumea wants to control from the top but Makungu keeps moving.
Mumea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makungu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mumea has managed to get both his arms back between Makungu's legs - danger averted.
Mumea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mumea lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makungu working a defensive guard here.
Mumea passes Makungu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makungu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mumea lands a nice short elbow.
Mumea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mumea trying to control from half guard but Makungu is working away.
Mumea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mumea winds up and cracks Makungu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mumea working Makungu over with strikes.
Mahdi Makungu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumea is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makungu!
Mumea lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Makungu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mumea looking to finish Makungu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makungu!
Mumea scoring with strikes but Makungu is staying in there.
Mumea wants to control the pace but Makungu is squirming around nicely.
Makungu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mumea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mumea looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mumea with shots to the head and body - Makungu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mumea looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumea lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mumea landing strikes from the mount and Makungu is in trouble!
Mumea with a couple of short strikes.
Makungu is bucking up trying to escape but Mumea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumea punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mumea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Makungu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mumea prevents Makungu from getting the reversal.
Mumea lands a big shot there that rocks Makungu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alika Mumea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makungu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mumea dominating with strikes here.
Mumea with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makungu seems to have got his legs back now.
Mumea in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Mumea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mumea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Mumea! Alika Mumea retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan comes to the cage accompanied by Judgment night by Biohazard&Onyx. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Totoy Bato enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Totoy Bato!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bato lands the left hand.
Jan moves out of range as Bato strikes.
Bato lands a nice shot to the body.
John Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bato takes a swing at Jan's ribcage but misses.
Jan connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jan.
Jan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bato counters with a nice uppercut.
Bato checks a low kick from Jan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan wants to slow Bato down by chopping away at his legs.
Bato blocks a head kick by Jan.
Jan fails with the takedown.
Bato stuffs the takedown attempt from Jan. Jan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bato's knee momentarily.
Bato avoids the head kick by Jan.
A punch lands to the side of Jan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jan counters with a low kick, right behind Bato 's knee.
Jan lands an overhand right.
Jan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bato is not content to let Jan control the position.
Bato is trying to escape the position but Jan is controlling the position.
Jan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bato parries the strikes from Jan easily there. Jan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bato to escape.
Jan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bato struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bato seems a little lost for a moment, as Jan dominates the positioning.
Jan working the body and head with strikes.
Bato trying to remain calm as Jan controls from the top position.
Bato is looking to regain half guard here but Jan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jan.
Jan scoring well with a low kick there.
Jan motions for Bato to come forward. Jan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bato misses with a shot to the body
and Jan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jan 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.
Jan trying to control but Bato is working from the bottom.
Jan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Jan just wasn't active enough.
Jan scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan has a takedown stuffed.
John Jan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bato tries to sprawl out of it but Jan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jan scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jan.
Jan misses with a body punch
and Bato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan wants to slow Bato down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bato checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bato throws an overhand right that lands on Jan's shoulder, as Jan tries to avoid the shot.
Jan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bato.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jan moves away.
Jan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jan dominated that second 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.
Bato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jan.
Bato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jan counters with a thumping low kick.
Jan dives in and grabs Bato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bato pushes down on Jan's head and hops out.
Bato throws a lazy uppercut
and Jan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jan feints and then cracks Bato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bato down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bato. That did some damage!
Bato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bato!
Jan throwing strikes here but Bato is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
John Jan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bato blocking the ground and pound.
Jan prevents Bato from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jan controlling from mount.
Bato blocking the ground and pound.
Jan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan avoids the attempt from Bato to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bato avoids a strike by Jan and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jan's guard! Fantastic escape!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bato trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
Bato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jan pulls Bato in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jan is looking for a triangle but Bato pushes his legs off easily.
Bato stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jan throws a wild body kick that Bato sees coming a mile off.
Jan throws a low kick, looking for Bato's leg but Bato calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jan clearly takes 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.
Jan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bato to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Bato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
Jan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bato moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Bato as Jan shoots in.
Jan tries to score with a low kick but Bato moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan throws a chopping leg kick but Bato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Jan.
Jan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jan throws a low kick but Bato avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jan is looking to chop away at Bato's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Bato as Jan shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bato but Bato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bato misses the body punch
and Jan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jan.
Jan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jan manages to avoid it.
Bato misses with a right hand
and Jan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jan thinking.
Bato misses with a hook
and Jan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bato's head.
Jan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Jan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Jan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jan lands with a good body shot.
Jan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bato is fending him off so far but Jan persists. Nope, Bato circles away and we're back to standing.
Bato swings widly with a right hand
and Jan counters with an outside leg kick.
Bato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jan counters with a nice leg kick.
Bato swings widly with a right hand
and Jan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Jan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jan throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Totoy Bato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bato is trying to keep Jan in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jan stands up over Bato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jan 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.
Jan distracts Bato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jan thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jan throwing strikes from guard but Bato blocks nicely.
John Jan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jan connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jan!
John Jan retains his heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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