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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sloppy McSlopperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Gerbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sloppy McSlopperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Gerbe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerbe lets loose with a powerful body kick. McSlopperson will feel that in the morning.
McSlopperson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gerbe is looking to reverse the position.
McSlopperson tries to advance to mount but Gerbe denies him.
Gerbe is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Gerbe's face as McSlopperson controls the position.
McSlopperson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McSlopperson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gerbe is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlopperson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gerbe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McSlopperson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McSlopperson stands up and beckons Gerbe to his feet.
Gerbe looks to land a body kick but McSlopperson moved away.
McSlopperson wants to clinch up but Gerbe keeps it at a distance.
Gerbe connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe lands a front kick.
Gerbe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gerbe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McSlopperson.
McSlopperson throws a series of punches but Gerbe moves out of range.
Gerbe throws a wild body kick that McSlopperson sees coming a mile off.
McSlopperson scores with a takedown into Gerbe's guard.
McSlopperson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gerbe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSlopperson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSlopperson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McSlopperson stopping the sweep attempt from Gerbe.
McSlopperson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gerbe on the ground.
Gerbe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McSlopperson controls the pace.
Gerbe is trying to control the position but McSlopperson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSlopperson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sloppy McSlopperson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gerbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerbe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McSlopperson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McSlopperson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSlopperson has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbe's legs - danger averted.
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 Sloppy McSlopperson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerbe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McSlopperson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McSlopperson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McSlopperson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gerbe being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbe controls McSlopperson momentarily but McSlopperson frees himself.
McSlopperson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sloppy McSlopperson just wasn't active enough.
McSlopperson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gerbe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McSlopperson misses with a wild body shot.
Gerbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSlopperson.
McSlopperson scores a takedown into full mount!
Gerbe is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlopperson working the ground and pound effectively.
Gerbe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McSlopperson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerbe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McSlopperson 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.
Gerbe got a little sloppy there for a moment and McSlopperson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbe has managed to get both his arms back between McSlopperson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlopperson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McSlopperson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerbe wants to control from the top but McSlopperson keeps moving.
McSlopperson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gerbe is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McSlopperson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gerbe wants to control from the top but McSlopperson keeps moving.
McSlopperson trying to control the position here.
Gerbe trying to control but McSlopperson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSlopperson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloppy McSlopperson dominated that second round.
That's time! McSlopperson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McSlopperson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gerbe to the mat! Gerbe manages to get full guard.
Gerbe controls McSlopperson momentarily but McSlopperson frees himself.
McSlopperson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbe is keeping the position for now.
Gerbe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McSlopperson escapes and throws Gerbe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gerbe is looking to regain half guard here but McSlopperson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy McSlopperson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McSlopperson working the ground and pound but Gerbe is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlopperson takes a little break here. Gerbe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gerbe tries to bench press McSlopperson off him but McSlopperson keeps the position.
McSlopperson taking a breather here.
McSlopperson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbe struggling a bit here.
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.
Gerbe is working to avoid the ground and pound but McSlopperson connects with a decent elbow.
McSlopperson controlling the position from side mount.
Gerbe is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlopperson cracks Gerbe with a big right hand but Gerbe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Gerbe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McSlopperson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gerbe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gerbe wants to control but McSlopperson postures up.
McSlopperson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gerbe to his feet.
Tyler Gerbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSlopperson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gerbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSlopperson controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSlopperson's guard.
Gerbe is fighting to break McSlopperson's control of his arms but McSlopperson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McSlopperson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McSlopperson wants to hit a switch here but Gerbe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McSlopperson there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sloppy McSlopperson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McSlopperson, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sloppy McSlopperson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronimus Roidrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronimus Roidrage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azad Naja!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roidrage circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Naja drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Roidrage follows Naja to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronimus Roidrage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haller has chosen The Race Is On - Sawyer Brown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Haller!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Haller misses.
Haller tries to clinch but Rattanakrabi is having none of it.
Rattanakrabi jabs Haller right on the nose. Haller blinks but takes it well.
Haller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rattanakrabi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rattanakrabi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rattanakrabi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Haller sprawling to the canvas! Haller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rattanakrabi finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch but Rattanakrabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rattanakrabi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rattanakrabi scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Haller.
A swing and a miss from Rattanakrabi.
Rattanakrabi looks for the body kick but Haller saw that one coming.
Rattanakrabi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haller misses with a hook
and Rattanakrabi scores with a counter punch that sends Haller to the canvas! Rattanakrabi smells blood - he's punishing Haller with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Haller has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mongkutsutt Rattanakrabi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt Magurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirt Magurt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Trent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirt Magurt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magurt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magurt misses with a wild body shot.
Magurt wants to clinch
and Trent counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magurt!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trent misses with a head shot.
Magurt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trent.
Magurt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trent tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trent 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.
Magurt taking shots to the head.
Magurt wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent unloads with some shots from mount but Magurt bucks and avoids them well.
Trent throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Magurt because Trent loaded up on that one.
Trent looking to ground and pound but Magurt is blocking nicely.
Trent throws some wild stikes that Magurt manages to avoid easily.
Trent working Magurt over with strikes here.
It looks like Dirt Magurt has been cut.
Trent really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Trent unloading with bombs!
Trent throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Trent throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Trent lands a nice shot to the head.
Magurt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Magurt looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent breaks from Magurt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trent with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up Dirt Magurt's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trent is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magurt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The cut above Dirt Magurt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magurt really wants to buck Trent off and get back to his feet.
Trent tries to control but Magurt wriggling away.
Trent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dirt Magurt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dirt Magurt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Trent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Volkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drago Volkhov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis cracks Volkhov with a good jab.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkhov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkhov with a lazy takedown attempt
so Davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davis cracks Volkhov with a solid left hand.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Volkhov wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkhov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Volkhov is keeping the position.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Volkhov's legs - danger averted.
Davis pushing down on Volkhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Davis there.
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis working Volkhov over with strikes.
Volkhov is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis passes Volkhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volkhov is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volkhov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Volkhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkhov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Volkhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Volkhov is working from the bottom.
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Volkhov defends it.
Davis trying to control the action but Volkhov is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
Volkhov is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volkhov working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkhov is retaining full guard.
Davis is working Volkhov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davis 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.
Davis trying to control but Volkhov is working from the bottom.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volkhov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davis off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis trying to get back to his feet but Volkhov is in full control for now.
Volkhov wants to control the position but Davis frees himself and scrambles - Volkhov manages to regain control in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volkhov's guard.
Volkhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tony Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkhov's head.
Volkhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volkhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkhov is breathing heavily.
Volkhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Volkhov has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volkhov is rocked!
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Volkhov is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Volkhov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Davis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolling has chosen Jose Aldo - Can´t Be Stopped as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Rolling!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray misses the jab.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Rolling pushes him off.
Rolling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murray wants to control but Rolling is keeping busy.
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolling's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Murray's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rolling breaks Murray's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rolling preventing the sweep.
Murray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolling is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolling trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolling wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
Rolling is pulling down on Murray's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray prevents Rolling from getting back to his feet.
Rolling wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
Murray thows a big elbow that misses.
Rolling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Rolling.
Murray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rolling counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murray's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to strike off his back.
Rolling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murray trying to keep a closed guard but Rolling is proving a slippery customer.
Rolling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolling avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murray working for a triangle but Rolling defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Rolling dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rolling counters by moving into the clinch.
Rolling turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murray is looking to regain half guard here but Rolling keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolling has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murray!
Murray is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolling with good strikes from the mount here!
Murray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murray is working hard here to advance position.
Murray tries to hold on but Rolling pushes him away.
Murray is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolling has a good base and remains in mount.
Murray tries to hold on but Rolling postures up.
Rolling working for a submission but Murray is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling working for a guillotine from mount but Murray is in no mood to give up.
Murray is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolling has a good base and remains in mount.
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Murray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolling landing with the ground and pound.
Murray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rolling landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Rolling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Murray tries to clinch but Rolling moves out of range.
Rolling drives through with a takedown into Murray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolling is aware though and is defending well.
Murray keeping full guard, as Rolling tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is trying to keep Rolling in close.
Murray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rolling passes into half guard.
Murray gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolling is working Murray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murray trying to keep a closed guard but Rolling is proving a slippery customer.
Rolling advances to half guard.
Murray actively working from the bottom here.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling working over Murray with some ground and pound. Murray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolling thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolling seems to be looking for submissions.
David Rolling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rolling manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray tries to hold on but Rolling pushes him away.
Dan Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray tries to reverse the position but Rolling maintains control.
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolling has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Rolling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rolling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Rolling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
197 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
196 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Crocker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws out a loose jab but Crocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crocker throws an overhand right that lands on Sagat's shoulder, as Sagat tries to avoid the shot.
Sagat looks to land a body kick but Crocker moved away.
Crocker looks to throw the jab but Sagat is out of range.
Crocker moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagat. Crocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagat swings widly with a right hand
and Crocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sagat misses with an uppercut.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crocker throws out the jab.
Crocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Crocker avoids the head kick by Sagat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Crocker tenderised Sagat's leg. Sagat is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Crocker does it's job there.
Crocker swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Crocker connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sagat.
Crocker is looking to clinch.
Crocker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sagats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sagat throws a big shot that misses.
Sagat takes one to the chin there.
Crocker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crocker misses with a left hand
and Sagat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crocker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sagat throws the kick towards the body but Crocker avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sagat as he connects with a hook.
Crocker digs a good body shot into Sagat's ribs.
Crocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagat moves away.
Sagat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crocker blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Crocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crocker throws a good cross that connects.
Chris Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat swings widly with a right hand
and Crocker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crocker.
Crocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick
and Crocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Crocker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat misses with a body kick.
Sagat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sagat.
Crocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Sagat misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sagat needs to keep his hands up - Crocker had a free shot at his head there.
Sagat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crocker tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crocker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sagat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crocker takes a swing at Sagat's ribcage but misses.
Crocker misses with a hook
and Sagat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crocker really felt that one!
Sagat looks to land a body kick but Crocker moved away.
Sagat fakes the leg kick and cracks Crocker in the body.
A shot to the body from Sagat misses
and Crocker counters with a left to the body.
Crocker moves out of range of the body kick from Sagat.
Sagat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crocker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sagat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crocker avoids a kick to the body.
Crocker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crocker lands with a nice body punch.
Crocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crocker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to land a front kick but Crocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sagat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sagat throws a front kick aimed at Crocker's knee but Crocker avoids it well.
Crocker cracks a nice hook into Sagat's ribs.
Sagat tries to move into range but Crocker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sagat misses with a body kick.
Crocker clobbers Sagat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sagat is looking to score with low kicks.
Crocker throws out a loose jab but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crocker lands an overhand right.
Crocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagat moves into the clinch.
Crocker wants to stall.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Sagat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sagat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sagat.
Crocker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sagat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crocker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sagat eats them both and turns towards Crocker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A lazy left from Crocker finds it's target.
Crocker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sagat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocker swings for the body but Sagat moves out of range.
Crocker closes the distance and clinches.
Crocker breaks from the clinch.
Crocker loads up on a big right hand but Sagat slips the punch.
Crocker missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crocker thows a leg kick but Sagat checks it
and Sagat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crocker scores with a shot to the body.
Sagat misses with the body kick
enabling Crocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Sagat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker misses with a hook
and Sagat counters with a leg kick.
Crocker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crocker.
Crocker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sagat counters by moving into the clinch.
Sagat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crocker up against the cage.
Crocker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crocker looking to slow down the pace here.
Crocker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagat avoids it.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crocker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crocker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crocker blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat lands a left hand.
Crocker lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crocker.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Sagat to work.
Sagat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crocker misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Crocker.
Crocker blocks a body shot from Sagat.
Crocker blocking some punches.
Crocker lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crocker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crocker keeps control of Sagat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagat lands a body shot.
Crocker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sagat lands a nice shot to the body.
Crocker is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but Crocker avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the cage.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Sagat lands a body punch.
Crocker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Sagat.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crocker.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
John Sagat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sagat.
A short right from Crocker.
Good body shot from Crocker.
Crocker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crocker blocks a body shot from Sagat.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat being controlled against the cage.
Crocker takes a shot to the head.
Sagat lands a right hand.
Crocker misses with a body punch.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crocker avoids it.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Crocker avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Crocker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crocker pushes Sagat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sagat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocker or not.
Crocker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Crocker managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Crocker.
Nice body punch from Sagat.
Crocker is stalling here.
Crocker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crocker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crocker is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crocker avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Crocker.
Crocker stalling against the cage.
A short right from Crocker.
Crocker looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sagat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crocker scores with the left hand. Sagat knows he should have avoided that one.
Sagat moves out of range as Crocker strikes.
Sagat is looking to slow Crocker down with leg kicks.
Sagat misses with a kick to the body
and Crocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagat. Sagat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sagat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sagat motions for Crocker to come forward. Sagat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Crocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses
and Crocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sagat misses with the body kick
and Crocker counters with a straight right hand.
Sagat throws a push kick but Crocker slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sagat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crocker.
Crocker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crocker has closed the distance and engaged Sagat in a clinch.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Crocker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crocker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crocker misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Crocker is blocking nicely.
Crocker is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat prevents a body shot from Crocker.
Crocker trying to stall but Sagat improves his position.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat works on Crocker's body with a couple of short punches.
Sagat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sagat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crocker lands a body shot.
Crocker avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
John Sagat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crocker.
Crocker misses with some punches.
Sagat misses with some punches.
Crocker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagat is keeping busy.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling him.
Crocker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sagat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crocker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crocker or not.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crocker avoids it.
Crocker leaning against his opponent.
Sagat is trying to maintain a safe position but Crocker gets an underhook and turns Sagat into the cage.
Crocker throws a head punch that misses.
Crocker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sagat blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crocker.
Crocker takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Sagat.
Crocker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat cracks Crocker with a nice body shot.
Crocker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Crocker looking to slow down the pace here.
Chris Crocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sagat pushes Crocker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat cracks Crocker with a nice body shot.
Sagat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sagat slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crocker managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Crocker blocking some punches.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Crocker missing with knees to the body.
Sagat digs a right hand into Crocker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crocker's gas tank.
Crocker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Crocker managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crocker is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crocker managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Crocker managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Sagat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sagat 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sagat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Louis Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Macey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilhelm Louis Stern!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Macey!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macey.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Macey blocks a jab.
Macey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macey looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macey avoids a punch combination nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stern enables Macey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stern manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Macey stops Stern from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern managing to control the position.
Macey postures up.
Macey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wilhelm Louis Stern just wasn't active enough.
Stern thows a leg kick but Macey checks it
and Macey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stern won't be happy with that.
Macey is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macey scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macey postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stern keeps working.
Macey happy to just control the position for now.
Macey trying to control the position but Stern is working away.
Stern stops Macey from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stern!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macey throws some wild stikes that Stern manages to avoid easily.
Macey looking to control but Stern is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macey controlling from the full mount.
Macey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Macey wants to control the pace but Stern is squirming around nicely.
Macey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macey looking to finish with strikes here!
Macey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape.
Macey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stern tries to hold on but Macey pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Macey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Stern lands with a kick to the temple. Macey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macey is looking to chop away at Stern's legs.
Wilhelm Louis Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern connects with a right hand. Macey shakes it off.
Macey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Macey.
Macey misses with a body shot.
Macey misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a body kick.
Stern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Macey's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey thows a leg kick but Stern checks it
and Stern counters with a straight right hand.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Macey counters with a low kick, right behind Stern 's knee.
Macey tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Macey slips under a jab from Stern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern scores with a body shot.
Macey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stern sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macey somewhat.
Wilhelm Louis Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Macey.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick
and Macey counters with a head kick. That will keep Stern thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stern darts in trying to clinch
and Macey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macey is defended easily by Stern.
Macey thumps Stern with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern tries to clinch up.
Stern checks a low kick from Macey.
Stern sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
That's four 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.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Macey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stern defends it nicely.
Wilhelm Louis Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Macey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macey.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Stern misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Louis Stern dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macey.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stern lands a jab.
Macey connects with a solid leg kick.
Macey throws a body kick that misses.
Macey throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stern walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macey thumps Stern with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macey.
Macey avoids the body shot from Stern.
Wilhelm Louis Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Macey checks a leg kick.
Macey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Macey throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern scores with a kick to the body.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stern throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a right and a left that Macey avoids nicely.
Macey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stern.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Macey down.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Macey slips the punch.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
letting Macey counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stern's guard now.
Macey won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Macey from controlling successfully.
Macey advances position into side control!
Stern manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macey trying to mount his opponent but Stern defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern keeping hold of Macey's head, controlling as best he can.
Macey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stern's head.
Macey moves nicely into side control.
Macey trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
Macey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wilhelm Louis Stern did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macey throws a head kick that misses
and Stern makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Macey really felt that one!
Stern misses with a left hand
and Macey counters with a takedown into side control.
Stern tries to buck Macey off but Macey is having none of it.
Stern being controlled for a moment.
Macey wants to control but Stern is keeping him busy.
Macey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is trying to control Macey's posture but Macey avoids it.
Macey trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Macey are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stern is trying to get back to half guard.
Stern takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stern is looking to regain half guard here but Macey keeps moving and retains side control.
Macey trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey taking a breather here.
Stern is trying to improve his position.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macey cracks Stern with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macey taking a breather here.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macey is staying tight to Stern's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Macey trying to control the position but Stern is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Macey dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern lands with a cross.
Stern misses with a hook
and Stern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Macey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Macey pushes down on Stern's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frank Macey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macey trying to control from half guard but Stern is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern manages to get to full guard.
Macey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Macey from controlling successfully.
Macey won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Macey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macey trying to control the position but Stern is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Macey crashes against the mat.
Stern is not content to let Macey control the position.
Macey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to bench press Macey off him but Macey keeps the position.
Macey trying to control the position but Stern is working away.
Macey taking a break here but Stern is having none of it and regains half guard.
Macey tries to pass to full mount but Stern defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Macey trying to control from Stern's half guard. Stern has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Macey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stern manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Macey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macey is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Macey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Macey!
Frank Macey is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Maceachern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trace Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley has chosen Beautiful Music For You to Die Too-Necro as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trace Bradley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Maceachern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trace Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Maceachern ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
It looks like Malcolm Maceachern has been cut.
A head kick misses from Maceachern.
Bradley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maceachern misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maceachern thinking.
Bradley connects with a right hand. Maceachern shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Maceachern as he connects with a hook.
Bradley stuns Maceachern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maceachern throws a lazy head kick
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maceachern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Bradley. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Bradley misses
and Maceachern counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bradley's knee momentarily.
Maceachern tries to land a body kick
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maceachern keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maceachern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maceachern throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maceachern throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradley with a hook.
Bradley blocks a head kick by Maceachern.
Maceachern chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malcolm Maceachern's cut is getting worse.
Maceachern throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Maceachern throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maceachern had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maceachern throws a head kick that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maceachern thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maceachern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maceachern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Maceachern.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maceachern moves out of range of the body kick from Bradley.
Maceachern throws an off balance right hand
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maceachern.
Maceachern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Maceachern lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bradley will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maceachern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Maceachern throws a sloppy head kick
and Bradley counters with a left and a right that stings Maceachern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trace Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Maceachern's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Bradley. That snapped Maceachern's head back.
Maceachern throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley moves out of range easily.
Bradley blocks a head kick by Maceachern.
Maceachern misses with a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley scores with a decent looking hook.
Maceachern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maceachern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malcolm Maceachern's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maceachern misses with a left hand
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Maceachern.
Malcolm Maceachern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maceachern throws a head kick that misses
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maceachern throws a leg kick
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Maceachern swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Maceachern throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradley counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maceachern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoids the body shot from Maceachern.
Maceachern misses with a head kick.
Bradley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maceachern throws a combination that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Malcolm Maceachern's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maceachern misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malcolm Maceachern's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trace Bradley!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the cage accompanied by last mohacian. Kato has chosen STILL BALLIN as his entrance music. Meho Sirovica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meho Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sun Kato!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato looks to land a body kick but Sirovica moved away.
Sirovica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kato.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kato sprawls well. Kato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sirovica gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Kato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato just misses with a punch to the body.
Kato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sirovica's calf.
Sirovica misses with a takedown
and Kato counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato connects with a crisp jab.
Sirovica gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kato.
It looks like Meho Sirovica has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica shoots for a takedown but Kato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kato counters with a body kick.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
Sirovica throws a front kick aimed at Kato's knee but Kato avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirovica.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Kato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meho Sirovica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sirovica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirovica drops his hands momentarily and Kato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirovica.
Kato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sirovica might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirovica with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirovica misses with a takedown
and Kato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica shoots and misses
and Kato counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirovica takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirovica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirovica shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kato is trying to defend but Sirovica finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kato keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirovica is working away from the top position though.
Sirovica prevents Kato from standing back up.
Kato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sun Kato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meho Sirovica's cut.
That's time! Sirovica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sirovica tries for a takedown but Kato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirovica shoots and misses
and Kato counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica has his takedown stuffed
and Kato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato throws a lazy right hand but Sirovica sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Kato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sirovica is out of range and Kato settles back down.
Sirovica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kato avoids it really well and circles away.
Kato misses with a hook
and Sirovica counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kato's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato has control of Sirovica's left arm, preventing Sirovica from doing any damage.
Kato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirovica is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirovica accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirovica working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kato's head.
Sirovica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kato keeping full guard, as Sirovica tries to pass.
Sirovica landing some decent shots from guard.
Kato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Kato is keeping the position.
Kato 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.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Kato is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato can't keep his opponent in guard - Sirovica advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Kato is defending well.
Kato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirovica missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirovica is working for a kimura but Kato is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kato wants to improve his position but Sirovica is controlling well.
Meho Sirovica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sun Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meho Sirovica showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kato 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Kato!
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