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SF66: The Juggernaut PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Puh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puh has chosen Nalle Puhin uudet seikkailut as his entrance music. Nalle Puh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nalle Puh!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puh misses with a straight left.
Brown shoots and misses
and Puh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Puh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puh.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Puh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puh with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Puh.
Puh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Puh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puh stalling against the cage.
Puh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Puh lands a nice knee to the body.
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Puh lands with a left to the head.
Puh lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Wayne Brown has been cut.
Puh lands with a right to the head.
Puh lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Puh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puh lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh lands with a short shot to the head.
Puh lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh.
Brown letting Puh take a breather here.
Puh receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Puh landing knees to the head.
Puh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puh lands a nice elbow.
Puh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puh controlling the action here for a moment.
Puh scores with a shoulder strike.
Puh is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Puh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Puh lands an elbow inside.
Puh lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Puh.
Puh lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Puh.
Puh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
Puh crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
A short right from Puh.
Puh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Puh lands an uppercut.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands a shot to the body.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Puh.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Puh lands with a light punch inside.
Puh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Puh working Brown over with knees to the body.
Puh crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Puh lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Puh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puh lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
A short right from Puh.
Puh lands a shot to the body.
Puh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Puh lands a right hand.
Puh scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puh.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Puh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puh scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Puh.
Puh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Puh.
Puh stalling in the clinch.
Puh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puh lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Puh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Puh stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puh.
Puh leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puh stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Puh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Puh as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Puh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A short uppercut from Puh.
A hook to the body from Puh.
Puh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A right hand to the body from Puh.
Puh lands with a light punch inside.
Puh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puh lands a nice elbow.
Puh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puh stalling in the clinch.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Puh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Puh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Puh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puh throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Puh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puh closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Puh lands a nice elbow.
Puh stalling in the clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puh lands with a short shot to the head.
Puh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puh working Brown over with knees to the body.
Puh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Puh is working Brown over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Puh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Puh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Puh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puh jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Puh catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown tries for a takedown but Puh circles away easily
and Puh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown letting Puh take a breather here.
Puh lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Puh lands a left hand.
Puh connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puh lands a knee to the head.
Puh lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Nalle Puh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh.
Puh pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Puh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh.
Puh lands an elbow inside.
Puh lands a shoulder strike.
Puh digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puh works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Puh.
Puh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown is trying to drag Puh to the mat but Puh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Puh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puh lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Puh.
Puh controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puh has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Puh slows down the pace here.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh.
Puh lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Puh to work.
Puh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puh lands a right hand.
Come on Puh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puh works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Puh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
Puh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puh lands with a short shot to the head.
Puh lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Puh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puh pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puh gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puh digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puh obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Puh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puh has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puh.
Puh scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puh lands a shoulder strike.
Puh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puh lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Puh lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Puh.
Puh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Puh.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puh landing knees to the head.
Puh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puh lands a knee to the head.
Puh lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puh is working Brown over against the cage.
Puh lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh lands a body shot.
Puh lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
A body shot lands from Puh.
Puh lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puh.
A shot in the inside from Puh.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Puh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown is trying to drag Puh to the mat but Puh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Puh lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Puh on the inside.
Puh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Puh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Puh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Puh throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puh lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Puh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puh finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Wayne Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Puh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Puh as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Puh landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Puh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Puh.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puh is struggling to control the position.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Puh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Puh lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puh prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nalle Puh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puh.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Puh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Puh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Puh.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Puh counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puh closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Puh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Puh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
Puh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wayne Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puh cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Puh lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nalle Puh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nalle Puh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusik Abasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhelyazko Velilkov (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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201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rusik Abasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhelyazko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velilkov clinches up with Abasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Velilkov is struggling to control the position.
Abasov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Velilkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velilkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abasov's guard.
Abasov working for a triangle but Velilkov defends it easily.
Velilkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abasov is keeping the position for now.
Abasov keeping moving, preventing Velilkov from controlling successfully.
Velilkov is pushing down on Abasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Velilkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velilkov pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abasov is trying to get back to full guard.
Velilkov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abasov is just riding it out for now. Velilkov eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velilkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abasov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velilkov.
Abasov looking for submissions off his back.
Velilkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abasov defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abasov actively working from the bottom here.
Abasov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velilkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abasov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velilkov pulls his head out easily.
Velilkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Abasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abasov is breathing heavily.
Velilkov content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov is looking for a kimura but Abasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velilkov to get the leverage.
Abasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abasov is refusing to be controlled, as Velilkov sits in half guard.
Velilkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velilkov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velilkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abasov has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Velilkov is trying to work for a kimura but Abasov is defending well.
Velilkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Abasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velilkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Velilkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abasov defends it well.
Abasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velilkov pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abasov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abasov looking for a guillotine here but Velilkov defends easily.
Velilkov wants to pass the guard but Abasov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhelyazko Velilkov 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.
Velilkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abasov is trying to defend but Velilkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Velilkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Velilkov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Abasov.
Abasov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velilkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abasov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Velilkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abasov, into his guard.
Abasov can't keep his opponent in guard - Velilkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Abasov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Velilkov has cracked it and Abasov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Velilkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhelyazko Velilkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes into the arena with Smurffit - Tunteisiin blaring out of the sound system. Kringle has chosen Wating on the world to change, by John Mayer as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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168 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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World class 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Kringle!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kringle misses with a lunging right hand
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle misses with a jab to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kringle won't allow Taalasmaa to pass to mount.
Taalasmaa tries to stand and escape but Kringle is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kringle is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taalasmaa breaks from Kringle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taalasmaa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kringle's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle blocking the ground and pound.
Kringle is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Taalasmaa misses with a head shot.
Kringle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa unloading with bombs!
Taalasmaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kringle is trying desperately to improve position.
Kringle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Taalasmaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taalasmaa postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kringle in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kringle to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class MT
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gregory Sanchez has been cut.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Gregory Sanchez's cut even more.
Jackson taking a breather.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Gregory Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Jackson.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gregory Sanchez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Sanchez.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Smtih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Galdikas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evan Smtih's chin.
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200 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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26
192 lbs
17 - 4 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Smtih!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smtih shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Smtih there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smtih closes the distance and pushes Galdikas back into the cage.
Galdikas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smtih fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galdikas checks a low kick from Smtih.
Galdikas throws a good cross that connects.
Smtih swings widly with a right hand
and Galdikas counters with a right hand to the body.
Galdikas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galdikas takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smtih thows a leg kick but Galdikas checks it
and Galdikas counters with a nice uppercut.
Smtih misses with a straight right.
Galdikas misses the body punch
and Smtih counters with a straight right hand.
Smtih missing with a left hand there. Galdikas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galdikas.
Galdikas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smtih - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas thuds a left hand into Smtih's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smtih swings widly with a right hand
and Galdikas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smtih's guard now.
Smtih working for a triangle but Galdikas defends it easily.
Galdikas prevents Smtih from getting back to his feet.
Smtih looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galdikas is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smtih is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smtih is aware though and is defending well.
Galdikas keeping moving, preventing Smtih from controlling successfully.
Smtih landing some decent shots from guard.
Smtih got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galdikas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smtih has managed to get both his arms back between Galdikas's legs - danger averted.
Galdikas working for submissions but it's allowed Smtih to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas is trying to control but Smtih manages to pass to mount!
Smtih tries to control but Galdikas wriggling away.
Smtih misses with a head shot.
Galdikas is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evan Smtih will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galdikas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galdikas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smtih.
Smtih with a nice cross.
Smtih throws a poor cross that misses
and Galdikas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smtih throws an overhand right that lands on Galdikas's shoulder, as Galdikas tries to avoid the shot.
Galdikas clobbers Smtih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smtih shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galdikas pinned against the cage. Galdikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smtih misses with a wild body shot.
Smtih tries to clinch but Galdikas is having none of it.
Smtih throws a right hand that misses
and Galdikas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galdikas checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Galdikas.
Galdikas looks to land a left hand but Smtih moved out of range nicely.
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.
Galdikas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smtih counters with a takedown into side control.
Galdikas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smtih in side control, throwing shots but Galdikas defends.
Smtih wants to control but Galdikas is keeping him busy.
Smtih moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smtih working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smtih is looking to take a break and control but Galdikas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galdikas tries to buck Smtih off but Smtih is having none of it.
Smtih moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smtih looks up at the clock and then as Galdikas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smtih smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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.
Galdikas tries to bench press Smtih off him but Smtih keeps the position.
Galdikas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Galdikas is looking to improve his position.
Galdikas gets back to full guard.
Galdikas can't keep his opponent in guard - Smtih advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Smtih showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Galdikas keeps the fight on the outside.
Smtih takes the fight into the clinch.
Smtih misses with a punch to the body.
Galdikas works on Smtih's body with a couple of short punches.
Smtih stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galdikas prevents a body shot from Smtih.
Galdikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Smtih won't allow it.
Galdikas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smtih misses with some punches.
Galdikas blocks a body shot from Smtih.
Galdikas wants to break free but Smtih has control.
Smtih gets underhooks to prevent Galdikas's takedown attempt.
Smtih lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galdikas.
Smtih is leaning against Galdikas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smtih misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smtih working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smtih working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smtih.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smtih lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galdikas leaning against his opponent.
Galdikas blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smtih.
A right handed body shot lands from Smtih.
Still in the clinch, Smtih scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smtih lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Galdikas or not.
Smtih goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smtih throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smtih lands a body punch.
Smtih can't find room to land a body shot as Galdikas controls the action.
Nice body punch from Smtih - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smtih lands a left hand.
Smtih lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smtih lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smtih.
Good body shot from Smtih.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smtih.
Smtih digs a right hand underneath Galdikas's ribcage. Galdikas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smtih scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smtih is working Galdikas over against the cage.
Smtih is leaning against Galdikas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smtih softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Galdikas blocks a body shot from Smtih.
Smtih breaks the clinch.
Smtih throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galdikas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smtih ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evan Smtih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smtih lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smtih lands with a hook. Galdikas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Galdikas misses with a left hand
and Smtih counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smtih fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galdikas manages to avoid it.
Smtih misses with a leg kick
and Galdikas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Galdikas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas throws an off balance right hand
and Smtih counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galdikas's knee momentarily.
Smtih tries to clinch up but Galdikas circles away and keeps his distance.
Galdikas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smtih connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galdikas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smtih counters with a one-two to the body.
Galdikas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smtih tries to avoid it but Galdikas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smtih to the ground. Smtih escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galdikas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smtih connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galdikas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smtih misses with a body shot.
Jonas Galdikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smtih misses with a hook. Galdikas ducked under it nicely.
Galdikas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evan Smtih is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smtih displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galdikas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Galdikas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galdikas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smtih looks to land a right hand but Galdikas moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Smtih comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smtih 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Smtih!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewie Griffin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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169 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
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200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stewie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off.
Nichols throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nichols throws a nice head kick!
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses
and Nichols takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nichols throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a good, hard body kick but Nichols shrugs it off.
Nichols shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols throws a lazy head kick
and Nichols takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Nichols misses
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Nichols is avoiding it.
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nichols avoids it.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Nichols blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nichols.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nichols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nichols avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the head but Griffin blocks with his arms.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Nichols'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.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Nichols on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin looks gassed!
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nichols lands a nice uppercut.
Nichols tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Nichols lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffin or not.
Come on Nichols - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Nichols.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nichols has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nichols presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nichols blocks an uppercut.
Nichols lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Griffin.
Nichols doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nichols lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Nichols.
Nichols displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Nichols tries to tie him up.
Nichols tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nichols manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichols blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Griffin obliges.
Nichols misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Nichols blocks with his arms.
Nichols digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nichols digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Nichols can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
Nichols tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols scores with a hook to the body.
Nichols swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Nichols lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Nichols stalling in the clinch.
Nichols lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Nichols misses with a punch to the body.
Nichols lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nichols looking to slow down the pace here.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichols stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichols looking to slow down the pace here.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Nichols dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nichols throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nichols throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffin lands a nice knee to the body.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nichols fails to land.
Nichols is looking to control Griffin's arms but Griffin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nichols has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Griffin.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin lands a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Griffin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nichols takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Nichols blocks it.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Nichols misses with a body punch.
Nichols can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Stewie Griffin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Nichols tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichols on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nichols lands an uppercut.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichols scores with a hook to the body.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Nichols avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Nichols effectively controlling the action here.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Nichols throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nichols is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffin is keeping busy.
Griffin misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichols digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichols.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Nichols cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Nichols is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Nichols lands a nice shot to the body.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nichols has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nichols lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Nichols lands with a light punch inside.
Nichols is trying to stall.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nichols - that landed with a thud.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Griffin obliges.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols is looking to control Griffin's arms but Griffin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nichols has his back to the cage.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands a nice shot to the body.
Nichols lands a left hand.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Nichols can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Nichols trying to control the position but instead, Griffin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nichols into the cage.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichols digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffin or not.
Nichols digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichols.
Nichols tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Nichols tries to stall but Griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichols is working Griffin over against the cage.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichols displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Nichols lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nichols.
Griffin pushes Nichols back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nichols is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nichols works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichols goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stewie Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Nichols counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin.
Nichols tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griffin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nichols gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nichols goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin with a knee to the head.
Griffin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nichols scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichols digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichols.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Nichols.
Nichols tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Nichols avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Nichols lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nichols looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Nichols.
Nichols is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
Nichols lands a shot to the body.
Nichols lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nichols scores with a hook to the body.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Nichols as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Nichols presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nichols pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nichols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nichols stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nichols - that landed with a thud.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichols digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichols is stalling here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nichols here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols lands with a right to the head.
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nichols blocks it with crossed arms.
Nichols taking a breather.
Nichols connects with a knee to the head.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nichols has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols lands with a right to the head.
Nichols lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nichols avoids the damage to the body.
Nichols is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Nichols.
Nichols struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Nichols.
Nichols gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nichols lands a body punch.
Nichols lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Nichols.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nichols.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nichols tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichols.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichols scores with a hook to the body.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Nichols is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nichols tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Nichols'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.
Nichols misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Nichols doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Nichols on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Nichols.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nichols misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nichols as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nichols avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Nichols working aggressively here.
Nichols trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Nichols blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nichols takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nichols digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nichols 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 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Nichols!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luola Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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320 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luola Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Pope!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope misses with the combination.
Mies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Jesus Pope has been cut.
Pope throws a front kick aimed at Mies's knee but Mies avoids it well.
Pope checks a leg kick.
Pope scores with a jab. Mies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mies misses with a hook.
Mies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pope is out of range and Mies settles back down.
Pope is looking to slow Mies down with leg kicks.
Pope lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pope makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mies really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Pope.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mies.
No joy there for Mies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mies is looking to chop away at Pope's legs.
Luola Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mies doesn't seem phased though.
Pope bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope counters with a stiff right hand.
Luola Mies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Mies misses the target.
Mies misses with a right hand
and Pope makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mies really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope cracks the inside of Mies's front leg.
Mies misses with a jab to the body
and Mies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mies is breathing heavily.
Pope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pope fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mies sprawls well initially but Pope persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pope in particular looking to stall.
Pope tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mies knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mies's head.
Mies is looking for a sweep. Pope is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pope working the head and body with strikes.
Pope lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pope seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope seems to be working for a kimura but Mies defends the submission attempt.
Pope throwing shots but Mies is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope stalling.
Pope tries to pass to full mount but Mies defends it.
Mies is trying to maintain the position but Pope is very close to passing his half guard.
Pope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mies is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Pope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pope on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pope thows a leg kick but Mies checks it
and Mies counters with a good low kick that Pope was not able to check.
Pope scores with a jab. Mies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mies blocks a leg kick.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Mies is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mies crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pope - the referee stops the clock and Mies gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pope. Mies manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mies slips under a jab.
Pope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Mies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mies throws a leg kick
and Pope counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies misses with a double jab
and Pope counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mies is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mies moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Mies misses with a body shot
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
Pope tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mies as he avoids it easily.
Mies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mies counters with a low kick, right behind Pope 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pope blocks the low kick.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Mies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope misses the jab.
Luola Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope tries to score with a low kick but Mies moves his leg out of the way.
Mies scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Mies.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pope.
Pope swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mies throws a poor cross that misses
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Mies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope is breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Pope blocks the leg kick.
Mies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Mies misses
and Pope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mies thinking.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Mies sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luola Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Pope.
Mies misses with a low kick as Pope jumps back.
Pope throws a right hand that Mies ducks under and follows up with a left that Mies also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies just misses with a punch to the body.
Mies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mies lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pope.
Jesus Pope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Mies misses.
Mies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
Mies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Pope checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Mies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luola Mies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Pope's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mies scores with a kick to the body.
Mies throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
That kick from Mies tenderised Pope's leg. Pope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mies throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Mies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mies misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Mies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mies tries to bum rush Pope with a series of wild strikes but Pope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mies misses with a low kick.
Mies misses with a wild body shot.
Mies connects with a body shot.
Mies connects with a solid leg kick.
Mies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pope looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Mies misses.
Pope throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mies counters with an inside leg kick.
Mies throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses with a head kick.
Pope throws a body kick the misses
and Mies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pope thinking.
Some wild striking there from Mies.
Good work by Pope as he checks the leg kick.
Mies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope counters with a big head kick but Mies shrugs it off.
Mies lands a jab to the head.
Pope has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mies checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Mies, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Mies against the cage but Mies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mies slips a jab from Pope.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mies here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mies throws a head kick that misses
and Mies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
Pope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Jesus Pope's cut even more.
Pope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mies walks into a straight right hand from Pope.
Pope thows a leg kick but Mies checks it
and Mies counters with a low kick, right behind Pope 's knee.
Mies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mies throws a low kick, looking for Pope's leg but Pope calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a head kick but Mies moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pope 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 Mies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies looks to land a right hand but Pope moved out of range.
Mies misses with a low kick.
Pope checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pope counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Mies.
Mies fails to land with a series of punches.
Mies lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luola Mies showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mies 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luola Mies!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jasser Tiihonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Von Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch Von Spar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasser Tiihonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Punch Von Spar!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Spar throws a right hand that misses
letting Tiihonen counter with a right hand.
Von Spar misses with a body shot
and Tiihonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Von Spar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiihonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiihonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Spar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Spar misses with a two punch combination.
Punch Von Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Spar misses with a hook
and Tiihonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tiihonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiihonen advances position into side control!
Tiihonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Spar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tiihonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tiihonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Spar keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Von Spar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Von Spar prevents Tiihonen from improving position.
Tiihonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiihonen tries for a kimura but Von Spar is defending well.
Tiihonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiihonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tiihonen swings around for an armbar but Von Spar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tiihonen's guard.
Von Spar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Spar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tiihonen 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.
Tiihonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiihonen looking for a guillotine here but Von Spar defends easily.
Tiihonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Spar controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen looking for a guillotine here but Von Spar defends easily.
Von Spar is stalling in the full guard.
Tiihonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Spar defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tiihonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Spar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tiihonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Spar pulls his head out easily.
Tiihonen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasser Tiihonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Spar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiihonen with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Spar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiihonen counters with a single leg into guard. Von Spar didn't expect that.
Tiihonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiihonen has gone for a leg lock! Von Spar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tiihonen's guard.
Tiihonen keeping moving, preventing Von Spar from controlling successfully.
Tiihonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Tiihonen looking for a guillotine here but Von Spar defends easily.
Tiihonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiihonen is looking for a triangle here but Von Spar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Von Spar staying calm.
Tiihonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiihonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tiihonen is looking to improve his position.
Tiihonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Spar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Von Spar is pressing down on Tiihonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiihonen is holding on for now.
Von Spar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tiihonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Spar prevents Tiihonen from improving his position.
Tiihonen looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Spar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tiihonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tiihonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Von Spar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tiihonen actively working from the bottom here.
Von Spar trying to control the pace.
Tiihonen is looking for a sweep. Von Spar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Spar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Punch Von Spar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tiihonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Spar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiihonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Punch Von Spar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Spar throws a right hand that misses
and Tiihonen counters with a takedown into side control.
Tiihonen working away.
Tiihonen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Von Spar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jasser Tiihonen!
Jasser Tiihonen retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nugzarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christo comes to the cage accompanied by Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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154 lbs
18 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Monte Christo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Nugzarov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nugzarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Christo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nugzarov.
Christo cracks Nugzarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nugzarov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Christo throwing strikes here but Nugzarov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Christo controlling from the full mount.
Nugzarov tries to hold on but Christo postures up.
Nugzarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nugzarov is squirming around, avoiding Christo's attempts to control the action.
Christo working Nugzarov over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nugzarov because Christo loaded up on that one.
Nugzarov is looking to improve his position but Christo isn't that keen on the idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nugzarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nugzarov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nugzarov can't escape the position.
Christo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Christo breaks from Nugzarov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Christo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Christo tries to control but Nugzarov wriggling away.
Christo lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nugzarov trying to control but Christo is working from the bottom.
Christo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nugzarov!
Nugzarov can't escape the position.
Christo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Christo punching from mount but Nugzarov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Christo misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nugzarov because Christo loaded up on that one.
Christo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nugzarov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christo throws some wild stikes that Nugzarov manages to avoid easily.
Nugzarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christo lands a big elbow.
Christo with good strikes from the mount here!
Nugzarov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nugzarov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Christo.
Nugzarov can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christo punching from mount but Nugzarov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nugzarov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Christo.
Christo misses with a head shot.
Nugzarov tries to hold on but Christo pushes him away.
Christo misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christo with good strikes from the mount here!
Nugzarov is trying to escape the mount.
Christo avoids the attempt from Nugzarov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Christo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nugzarov misses with a double jab
and Christo counters by clinching up.
Christo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christo lands a body punch.
Nugzarov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Dmitry Nugzarov has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christo.
Christo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nugzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christo.
Christo is working Nugzarov over against the cage.
Christo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christo misses with the head strike.
Nugzarov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christo.
Christo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christo misses with some punches.
Nugzarov breaks the clinch.
Christo misses the body punch
and Nugzarov counters with a low kick, right behind Christo 's knee.
Christo tries for a takedown but Nugzarov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Nugzarov.
Nugzarov connects with a leg kick. Christo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nugzarov connects with a body shot that sends Christo's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo takes a swing at Nugzarov's ribcage but misses.
Christo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nugzarov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nugzarov throws a chopping leg kick but Christo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nugzarov misses with a left hand
letting Christo counter with a right hand.
Christo misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Christo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nugzarov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Nugzarov.
Nugzarov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nugzarov.
Nugzarov misses with a low kick.
Nugzarov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nugzarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nugzarov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christo checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Christo blocks the leg kick.
Christo takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov looks for the body kick but Christo saw that one coming.
Christo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nugzarov throws a low kick but Christo avoids it.
Christo misses with a double jab
and Nugzarov counters with an outside leg kick.
Nugzarov walks into a straight right hand from Christo.
Nugzarov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nugzarov wants to land a leg kick but Christo is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nugzarov. That's going to slow Christo down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nugzarov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nugzarov misses with a double jab
letting Christo counter with a right hand.
Nugzarov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christo misses with a left hand
and Nugzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Christo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nugzarov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugzarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nugzarov misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nugzarov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Christo throws out a loose jab but Nugzarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christo misses with a right hand
and Nugzarov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nugzarov avoids the body shot from Christo.
Nugzarov connects with a leg kick. Christo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nugzarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nugzarov.
Christo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nugzarov counters with a three punch combo that has Christo backing up. Christo nods at Nugzarov to acknowledge the strikes.
Good leg kick by Nugzarov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nugzarov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nugzarov throws a head kick that half lands.
Christo is rocked!
Christo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nugzarov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
Nugzarov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nugzarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christo. Christo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nugzarov.
Christo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nugzarov. Christo shrugs it off though.
Nugzarov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nugzarov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nugzarov can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Nugzarov.
Nugzarov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nugzarov swinging wildly here.
Nugzarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nugzarov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nugzarov misses with a body kick.
Nugzarov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Christo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nugzarov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Christo! Nugzarov dives in looking to finish! Christo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Nugzarov!
Dmitry Nugzarov is the new lightweight champion!
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