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MMA 67 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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224 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Wankerzich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Cady!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wankerzich misses with a two punch combination.
Cady takes a swing at Wankerzich's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Cady - just one landing.
Wankerzich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cady.
Wankerzich fails with a takedown attempt.
Cady works Wankerzich's body with a nice hook.
Max Cady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cady lands with a nice body punch.
Wankerzich is breathing heavily.
Wankerzich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cady lands a left and a right that send Wankerzich crashing to the mat, dazed. Cady thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cady cracks Wankerzich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wankerzich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cady finish him?
Wankerzich is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Wankerzich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max Cady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cady lands a nice shot to the body.
Wankerzich seems to have got his legs back now.
Cady lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cady goes for a small jab and connects. Now Cady goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Wankerzich stumbles back but Cady runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Wankerzich to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Wankerzich will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Cady!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Incubus Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnabeh Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Incubus Foo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barnabeh Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva sizes up Foo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnabeh Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Foo slips the punch.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Foo's knee but Foo avoids it well.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Foo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Foo drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Foo is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foo tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva throws a jab when Foo was well out of range.
Foo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foo.
Foo scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Foo breaks from the clinch.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva moves out of range as Foo strikes.
A low kick from Foo misses
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Foo will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Foo scores with a jab to the body.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Foo avoids them all with ease.
Foo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Foo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foo takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Foo lands with a good body shot.
Foo throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Foo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Foo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foo swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva throws a series of punches but Foo moves out of range.
Foo slips a jab from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Foo.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Foo throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva works Foo's body with a nice hook.
Foo throws a poor cross that misses
and Foo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foo throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barnabeh Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Foo to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnabeh Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Foo.
Foo throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Foo defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Foo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Foo throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Foo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva scores with a head kick. Foo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foo blocks the body kick.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foo, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Silva's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Foo is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva prevents Foo from breaking the clinch.
Silva tries to stall but Foo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foo lands with a left to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Foo has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Foo is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Foo can't break the clinch.
Foo tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Foo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Incubus Foo has been cut.
Foo is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Foo misses with a body punch.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Foo is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foo blocks it with crossed arms.
Foo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foo is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Foo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to stall but Foo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Foo is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foo's efforts to push away.
Silva prevents Foo from breaking the clinch.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Foo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Foo.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Foo wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foo tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Foo misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Foo shrugs it off.
Foo is rocked!
Foo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oh Foo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foo.
Silva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Foo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silva, and another! Foo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Barnabeh Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Watch The World Burn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Spitler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but Spitler avoids it well.
Spitler connects with a single shot there.
LeBlanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LeBlanc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spitler sizes up LeBlanc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
Spitler tests LeBlanc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc walks into a straight right hand from Spitler.
Some wild striking there from LeBlanc.
Spitler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LeBlanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spitler scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spitler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spitler scores with a jab to the body.
Spitler gets in close and tags LeBlanc with a short punch that almost sends LeBlanc to the mat! Oh LeBlanc is in big trouble! He turns his back on Spitler, trying to create some distance but Spitler rushes him, striking wildly and LeBlanc goes down! The referee tackles Spitler into the cage to end the fight! Spitler is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Spitler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Tremendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tremendous is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Segertåget - Maskinen. Gigantor Tremendous will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantor Tremendous!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tremendous as he jumps to the side.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Tremendous shows good takedown defense.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tremendous wants to control but Steel postures up.
Tremendous tries to improve position but can't.
Tremendous sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tremendous is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tremendous is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremendous works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tremendous has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Tremendous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
Steel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tremendous's guard.
Tremendous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tremendous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Tremendous's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremendous is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Tremendous.
Tremendous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Tremendous trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Tremendous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Tremendous is proving a slippery customer.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tremendous on the ground.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tremendous trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Tremendous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tremendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tremendous lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Tremendous throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Tremendous from controlling successfully.
Tremendous thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremendous slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigantor Tremendous dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tremendous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Tremendous persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tremendous but Tremendous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tremendous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Tremendous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tremendous dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Tremendous's head and hops out.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigantor Tremendous.
Steel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tremendous's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tremendous. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tremendous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tremendous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tremendous 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.
Steel stands up and waves to Tremendous to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tremendous to the ground. Steel is now in Tremendous's guard.
Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tremendous is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Steel frees his head nicely. Oh but Tremendous has switched to an armbar! Steel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gigantor Tremendous!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damion McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Got yourself a ...... Cardinal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Mourning - In The Failing Hour. This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damion McGinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGinley.
Cardinal has a takedown stuffed.
McGinley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGinley stuffs the takedown.
Cardinal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinley avoids it really well and circles away.
Damion McGinley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Cardinal has a takedown stuffed.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGinley but McGinley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGinley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGinley tries to land a front kick but Cardinal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGinley lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Cardinal - just one landing.
McGinley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardinal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardinal fails to land the takedown.
Cardinal looks gassed!
McGinley closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley lands a shot to the body.
McGinley lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Joey Cardinal has been cut.
McGinley lands a body punch.
McGinley throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGinley is struggling to control the position.
McGinley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardinal avoids it.
McGinley lands with a short shot to the head.
McGinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardinal's elbow.
McGinley throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardinal.
Cardinal goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGinley prevents it.
Nice body punch from McGinley.
McGinley can't find room to land a body shot as Cardinal controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGinley trying to land knees to the body.
McGinley lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
McGinley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McGinley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinley lands a right hand.
Cardinal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGinley has Cardinal pressed against the cage, preventing Cardinal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cardinal goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGinley prevents it.
McGinley misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinley misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinley throws an elbow that misses.
McGinley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cardinal manages to break the clinch.
Damion McGinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGinley lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as McGinley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardinal doesn't seem phased though.
McGinley dodges the punch combination from Cardinal.
McGinley closes the distance and clinches.
McGinley has a couple of punches blocked by Cardinal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinley gets through Cardinal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGinley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGinley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinley lands with a left to the head.
McGinley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Nice body punch from McGinley.
McGinley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGinley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal is trying to break the clinch but McGinley has him pressed against the cage.
McGinley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McGinley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by McGinley.
McGinley gets through Cardinal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGinley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
McGinley misses with a knee to the head.
McGinley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinley digs a right hand underneath Cardinal's ribcage. Cardinal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGinley lands a right hand.
Cardinal wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinley working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGinley.
McGinley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardinal avoids it.
McGinley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardinal is defending well for now.
McGinley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGinley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGinley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinley lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
McGinley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardinal is working for takedown but McGinley is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGinley digs a right hand underneath Cardinal's ribcage. Cardinal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGinley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal trying to stall but McGinley improves his position.
A short right from McGinley on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGinley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGinley throws a head punch that misses.
McGinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardinal's elbow.
Cardinal managing to block the knees to the body from McGinley.
McGinley misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damion McGinley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGinley scores with a jab to the body.
McGinley throws the kick towards the body but Cardinal avoids it.
Cardinal shoots in and drives through. McGinley sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinley.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGinley moves in looking to clinch but Cardinal pushes him off.
McGinley moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGinley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardinal on the side of the head.
Cardinal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGinley scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardinal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGinley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardinal can do to turn this around?
McGinley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cardinal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGinley scores with a decent looking hook.
McGinley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardinal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardinal avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley tries to clinch but Cardinal moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinley.
McGinley rushes Cardinal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGinley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardinal is trying to push McGinley away but McGinley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGinley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardinal blocks a body shot from McGinley.
McGinley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGinley misses with a punch to the body.
McGinley cracks Cardinal with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from McGinley.
Cardinal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cardinal is trying to push McGinley away but McGinley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGinley lands an uppercut.
McGinley throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGinley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGinley tries a body shot but Cardinal blocks it.
McGinley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinley working aggressively here.
Cardinal lands a left hand.
Cardinal tries to break free but McGinley pushes him back against the cage.
Cardinal wants to get back to striking at distance but McGinley won't allow it.
Damion McGinley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGinley misses with a body punch.
McGinley tries a body shot but Cardinal blocks it.
McGinley has a couple of punches blocked by Cardinal.
Cardinal is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGinley is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cardinal.
McGinley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinley tries a body shot but Cardinal blocks it.
Cardinal blocking some punches.
Cardinal breaks from the clinch.
Cardinal fails with the takedown.
Damion McGinley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
McGinley tries to land a front kick but Cardinal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardinal closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGinley circles away.
McGinley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal takes a shot to the head.
McGinley pushes Cardinal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardinal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGinley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGinley tries a body shot but Cardinal blocks it.
McGinley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardinal or not.
A right hand to the body from McGinley.
McGinley landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McGinley.
McGinley tries to throw a body punch but Cardinal avoids it by throwing McGinley back against the cage.
McGinley is working Cardinal over against the cage.
Cardinal avoids a wild elbow strike from McGinley.
McGinley scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinley misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardinal tries to stall but McGinley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGinley is pressed up against the cage. Cardinal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGinley down to the mat. McGinley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGinley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGinley delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Damion McGinley is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardinal.
Cardinal tries for a takedown but McGinley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGinley moves into the clinch.
A short right from McGinley.
McGinley misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinley tries to work over Cardinal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McGinley.
McGinley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardinal managing to block the knees to the body from McGinley.
McGinley stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cardinal blocks a body shot from McGinley.
McGinley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardinal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGinley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGinley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damion McGinley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cardinal drives through with a takedown into McGinley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cardinal throwing strikes but missing.
Cardinal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardinal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardinal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGinley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardinal.
Cardinal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGinley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cardinal, into his guard.
Cardinal wants to sweep here but McGinley controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley is looking to stand up but Cardinal won't let him.
McGinley postures up.
McGinley wants to control from the top but Cardinal keeps moving.
Cardinal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGinley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardinal is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardinal, not yet.
McGinley tries to stand but Cardinal is controlling from the bottom.
Cardinal keeping moving, preventing McGinley from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damion McGinley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGinley stuffs the takedown.
McGinley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGinley fails to land with a series of punches.
McGinley fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGinley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cardinal blocks the body kick.
McGinley drives through and clinches with Cardinal against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinley digs a right hand into Cardinal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardinal's gas tank.
A body shot lands from McGinley.
McGinley prevents the takedown attempt.
Damion McGinley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
McGinley lands a shoulder strike.
Cardinal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardinal misses with the head strike.
McGinley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by McGinley.
McGinley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGinley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cardinal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGinley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cardinal prevents a body shot from McGinley.
Cardinal drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGinley pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGinley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinley tries to clinch up.
McGinley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardinal is out of range.
McGinley tries to sprawl but Cardinal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cardinal throwing shots but McGinley is blocking nicely.
Cardinal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cardinal wants to pass the guard but McGinley is defending well.
Cardinal is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardinal seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damion McGinley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGinley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damion McGinley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner comes to the cage accompanied by Renegade. Batistuta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses: Knocking On Heavens Door kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gabriel Batistuta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Titus Garner's chin.
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143 lbs
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Titus Garner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Batistuta!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batistuta manages to avoid it.
Garner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Batistuta is looking to reverse the position.
Garner wants to control for a moment but Batistuta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Garner is trying to control. Batistuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batistuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garner is working away from the top position though.
Garner is controlling the pace.
Garner wants to advance to full mount but Batistuta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Garner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Batistuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Batistuta was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Garner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batistuta counters with a straight right hand.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner lands a nice shot to the body.
Batistuta tries to clinch up but Garner circles away and keeps his distance.
Garner lands an overhand right.
Garner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garner misses the shot to the body.
Garner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Garner moves out of range.
Garner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Garner with that takedown attempt.
Garner is looking to wear down Batistuta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batistuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabriel Batistuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batistuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Batistuta avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta throws a head kick that misses.
Batistuta throws a head kick that half lands.
Garner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batistuta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Garner coming out on top.
Batistuta throws a low kick but Garner avoids it.
Batistuta misses with a wild combination.
Garner misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner connects with a body shot that sends Batistuta's belly button to the back.
Garner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garner misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Batistuta as Garner shoots in.
Batistuta scores with a leg kick.
Batistuta thumps Garner with a low kick.
Garner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batistuta misses with the combination.
Batistuta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Titus Garner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Batistuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Garner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Batistuta.
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batistuta manages to avoid it.
Batistuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Garner avoiding damage as Batistuta throws knees to the body.
Batistuta misses with a punch to the body.
Garner misses with a body punch.
Garner tries to throw a body punch but Batistuta avoids it by throwing Garner back against the cage.
Garner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batistuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Garner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batistuta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Batistuta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batistuta scores a nice knee to the body.
Garner tries to throw a body punch but Batistuta avoids it by throwing Garner back against the cage.
Batistuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garner's defenses.
It looks like Titus Garner has been cut.
Garner slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Garner fails to land.
Batistuta misses with an elbow over the top.
Batistuta lands a nice knee to the body.
Garner tightens his grip and picks Batistuta up, before dumping him to the ground. Batistuta manages to land in guard.
Batistuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garner is controlling him.
Garner looking to pass the guard.
Batistuta keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner postures up in Batistuta's guard and throws a big left but Batistuta blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garner's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batistuta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Titus Garner just wasn't active enough.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Batistuta misses the target.
Batistuta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gabriel Batistuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garner closes the distance and clinches up with Batistuta, looking for a takedown. Garner pushes Batistuta against the cage but Batistuta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batistuta circles away.
Garner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta lands a head kick!
Batistuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Garner. Garner gets slowly back to his feet.
Batistuta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garner misses with a looping right.
Garner lands with a hook. Batistuta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batistuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garner.
Batistuta is looking to chop away at Garner's legs.
Garner misses the shot to the body.
Garner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batistuta circles away.
Garner slips a jab from Batistuta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Garner moves forwards but Batistuta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batistuta.
Batistuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Batistuta lands an overhand right.
Batistuta takes a swing at Garner's ribcage but misses.
Garner ducks under a wild hook from Batistuta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batistuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garner.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batistuta, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batistuta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garner counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Batistuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Titus Garner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batistuta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garner throws a sloppy body shot
and Garner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batistuta pinned against the cage. Batistuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Batistuta.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Batistuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garner.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garner missing with a left hand there. Batistuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garner.
Garner blocks a head kick by Batistuta.
Garner jabs Batistuta right on the nose. Batistuta blinks but takes it well.
Batistuta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garner throws a body punch but Batistuta moves out of range.
Batistuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batistuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batistuta thinking.
Garner lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garner on the side of the head.
Garner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batistuta counters with a body kick that stops Garner in his tracks momentarily.
Batistuta misses with a series of wild punches.
Batistuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Batistuta lands with a nice body kick.
Batistuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batistuta.
Garner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batistuta's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Garner. Batistuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batistuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batistuta counters with an inside leg kick.
Garner gets a takedown into half guard.
Garner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batistuta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta won't allow Garner to pass to mount.
Batistuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Batistuta trying to control here.
Garner wants to free his trapped foot but Batistuta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Batistuta's thigh. Batistuta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Titus Garner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Titus Garner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garner connects with a nice looking jab.
Batistuta lands a head kick. Garner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garner throws a lazy uppercut
and Garner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batistuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
Batistuta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garner.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batistuta.
Garner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batistuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Batistuta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta closes the distance and pushes Garner back into the cage.
Batistuta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garner.
Batistuta is trying to stall.
Garner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Batistuta keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Batistuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batistuta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garner manages to get himself to full guard.
Titus Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garner seems keen to control Batistuta's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Titus Garner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batistuta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batistuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batistuta sizes up Garner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garner blocks a leg kick.
Batistuta misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garner is defended easily by Batistuta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garner checks a low kick from Batistuta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta misses with the combination.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Gabriel Batistuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Batistuta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garner is in Batistuta's guard.
Garner wants to control from the top but Batistuta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta wants to stand up but Garner is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Batistuta pulls Garner in close to prevent any damage.
Titus Garner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batistuta.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batistuta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Batistuta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Batistuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batistuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gabriel Batistuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Garner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Garner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Garner is avoiding it.
Batistuta misses with a head kick.
Garner shoots in looking for a takedown but Batistuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batistuta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Batistuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garner.
Garner avoids the head kick by Batistuta.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batistuta throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Garner is avoiding it.
Garner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Batistuta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batistuta.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batistuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garner scores with a body shot.
Garner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batistuta eats them both and turns towards Garner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Batistuta.
Garner takes a swing at Batistuta's ribcage but misses.
Garner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batistuta throws out the jab.
Batistuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta tries to move into range but Garner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batistuta connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batistuta. Garner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batistuta manages to avoid it.
Garner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Batistuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batistuta to the ground. Garner is now in Batistuta's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batistuta controls Garner momentarily but Garner frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner wants to control from the top but Batistuta keeps moving.
Garner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garner pushes down on Batistuta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garner is looking to stall here but Batistuta recovers full guard.
Batistuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garner has passed into side control.
Garner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Batistuta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garner trying to control the action but Batistuta is working from the bottom.
Batistuta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Garner!
Titus Garner retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kent's choice of entrance music: BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrick Felino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felino delivers a nice body kick.
Felino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Felino misses with a few strikes there.
Felino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Felino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kent - the referee stops the clock and Felino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kent. Felino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Felino throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Kent looks to land a body kick but Felino moved away.
Felino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Felino moves out of range easily.
Felino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kent.
Kent throws a leg kick
and Felino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Felino.
Kent tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Felino throws a solid leg kick but Kent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Felino.
Felino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kent if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felino avoids the head kick by Kent.
Kent throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kent tries to work over Felino's front leg with a kick but Felino checks it.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felino.
Felino delivers a nice body kick.
Felino connects with a high kick.
Felino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kent. That did some damage!
Kent throws a leg kick
and Felino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felino digs a good hook to Kent's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent is looking to score with low kicks.
Felino throws the kick towards the body but Kent avoids it.
Kent swings away with a body shot that misses
and Felino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kent is rocked!
Kent tried to score with a low kick but Felino checks it.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Felino finish him?
Kent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Felino. Felino obviously looking to wear him down.
Kent looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Felino.
Felino connects with an inside leg kick.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Felino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Felino cracks Kent with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kent looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Felino finish him?
Felino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Felino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Felino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick by Felino - that's a beauty! Kent is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Felino can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fredrick Felino!
Fredrick Felino retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers comes to the cage accompanied by I'll Be Missing You -- P. Diddy & The Family. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John Jane enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergeant Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Jane!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peppers throws a wild body kick that Jane sees coming a mile off.
Peppers 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.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
Jane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peppers avoids the head kick by Jane.
Jane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peppers.
Jane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peppers.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peppers.
Peppers swinging wildly here.
Peppers misses with a series of wild punches.
Jane slips under a jab.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Jane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peppers.
Peppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Peppers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peppers scores with a jab to the body.
Peppers scores with a sloppy right hand. Jane should have avoided that one.
Peppers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peppers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peppers controls the position from side control.
The ground and pound from Peppers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jane is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here.
Peppers working the ground and pound.
Peppers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peppers controls the position.
Peppers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jane trying to remain calm as Peppers controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peppers 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.
Peppers is working Jane over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jane trying to remain calm as Peppers controls from the top position.
Peppers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jane trying to remain calm as Peppers controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane tries to buck Peppers off but Peppers is having none of it.
Peppers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peppers controlling from side mount.
Jane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jane lands a leg kick that knocks Peppers off balance momentarily.
Jane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jane throws a sloppy head kick
and Peppers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jane misses with a body shot.
Jane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jane misses with a body kick.
Jane tries to score with a low kick but Peppers moves his leg out of the way.
Peppers checks the leg kick.
Jane wants to slow Peppers down by chopping away at his legs.
Jane throws a head kick that Peppers semi-blocks.
Jane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jane throws a leg kick that misses.
Jane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a body kick.
Peppers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jane throws a head kick but Peppers moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jane.
Jane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jane 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 Peppers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peppers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peppers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jane's half guard.
Peppers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peppers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peppers wants to free his trapped foot but Jane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers controlling the action here.
Jane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peppers.
Peppers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peppers in particular looking to stall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jane has one foot on Peppers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is looking to land body kicks.
Jane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peppers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jane!
Jane is trying to stand up.
Jane is breathing heavily.
Peppers with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands a big elbow.
Peppers controlling his opponent.
Peppers with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane is in a horrible position here. Peppers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peppers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peppers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jane!
Jane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peppers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peppers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peppers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers with a couple of short strikes.
Peppers controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jane is trying desperately to improve position.
Peppers controlling his opponent.
John Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane really wants to buck Peppers off and get back to his feet.
Peppers controlling his opponent.
Peppers breaks from Jane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Peppers controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peppers content just to control the position here.
Peppers dominating with strikes here.
Sergeant Peppers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeant Peppers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peppers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeant Peppers!
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