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HBCC 102 : Half Balled PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jayme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totoy Bato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Totoy Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Jayme!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayme misses with a straight right.
Jayme swings for the body but Bato moves out of range.
Bato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jayme.
Jayme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith Jayme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jayme misses with a double jab
and Bato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bato missing with a left hand there. Jayme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jayme throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
Jayme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
Bato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayme stuns Bato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bato lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jayme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jayme.
Bato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bato avoids the body shot from Jayme.
Bato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jayme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
Jayme lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jayme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bato dips to his left and cracks Jayme with an uppercut!
Jayme fails to land with a series of punches.
Jayme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bato.
Bato takes a swing at Jayme's ribcage but misses.
Bato connects with a crisp jab.
Jayme throws a combination that misses
and Bato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bato misses the body punch
and Jayme counters with a one-two to the body.
Jayme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jayme lands a jab to Bato's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jayme. Bato does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayme looks to score with a jab to the body but Bato is just out of range.
Jayme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bato circles away quickly and effectively.
Jayme misses with a left hand
and Bato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jayme.
Bato cracks Jayme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jayme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jayme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jayme throws a combination that misses
and Bato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jayme is rocked!
Jayme looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayme misses with a two punch combination.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jayme moves away.
Bato scores with a body shot.
Bato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jayme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
Bato with a nice cross.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Bato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jayme will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Bato 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.
Bato avoids the body shot from Jayme.
Jayme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jayme lands a really nice looking cross but Bato seems unphased.
Bato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jayme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keith Jayme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jayme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bato.
Bato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Jayme misses.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jayme moves away.
Jayme throws out a loose jab but Bato uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jayme.
Bato has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jayme scores with a hook to the body. Bato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jayme throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from Bato finds it's target.
Jayme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jayme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bato.
Bato connects with a right hand. Jayme shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bato cracks Jayme with a good jab.
Jayme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bato rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayme scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bato misses with a looping left.
Bato misses with a straight right.
Bato looks to score with a jab to the body but Jayme is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bato.
Bato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jayme was well out of range. Poor timing from Bato.
Jayme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
Bato throws a lazy right hand but Jayme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Bato.
Bato throws the left hand but Jayme avoids the punch easily.
Jayme misses with an uppercut.
Jayme digs a good body shot into Bato's ribs.
Bato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jayme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jayme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bato lands a jab to Jayme's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayme misses with a series of wild punches.
Jayme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jayme is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bato connects with a looping right hand.
Bato cracks Jayme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jayme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bato lands a nice hook to Jayme's body. Jayme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Bato dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Donk. Bato catches Jayme right on the button with a cross.
Jayme looks to land a right hand but Bato moved out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bato here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bato avoids the body shot from Jayme.
Jayme misses with a two punch combination.
Bato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaymes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bato cracks Jayme with an uppercut from hell and Jayme crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bato's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jayme is still in real trouble! Can Bato finish him?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bato stopping the sweep attempt from Jayme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jayme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato tries to free his leg and advance position but Jayme is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jayme seems to have recovered his senses.
Totoy Bato has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jayme misses with a few strikes there.
Jayme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bato manages to avoid it.
Jayme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bato looks to land a right hand but Jayme moved out of range.
Bato cracks Jayme with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jayme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jayme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Totoy Bato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato misses with a body shot.
Jayme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Totoy Bato is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Jayme ducks right into an uppercut from Bato.
Jayme misses with an uppercut
and Bato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bato scores with a jab.
Bato scores with a jab to the body.
Jayme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jayme throws a body punch but Bato moves out of range.
Bato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jayme was well out of range. Poor timing from Bato.
Jayme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jayme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jayme moves away.
Bato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jayme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jayme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
Jayme walks into a straight right hand from Bato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bato with a hook.
Bato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jayme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bato throws a looping overhand right but Jayme ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jayme misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totoy Bato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Totoy Bato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing Queen. Maya is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Omen. Damien Maya will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Maya!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maya checks a low kick from Shaw.
Maya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terry Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maya tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
Shaw throws a head kick but Maya moves out of range.
Maya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw wants to slow Maya down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Maya. Those never looked like landing.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maya is out of range and Shaw settles back down.
Maya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maya. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw throws a wild body kick that Maya sees coming a mile off.
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Maya's guard.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Maya is keeping the position.
Shaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maya manages to get himself to full guard.
Maya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Maya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Maya is retaining full guard.
Maya is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shaw trying to move into half guard but instead Maya has managed to sweep!
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maya postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Maya from controlling successfully.
Maya stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Maya wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maya stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Maya wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Damien Maya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Maya misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Shaw misses
and Maya counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maya is out of range and Shaw settles back down.
Maya blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Maya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maya tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
A leg kick checked by Maya.
Shaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maya checks a leg kick nicely.
Maya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Maya's front leg but catches the back leg as Maya tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maya 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shaw looks to land a body kick but Maya moved away.
Damien Maya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw tries to land a body kick
and Maya counters with an outside leg kick.
Maya is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
and Maya counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Maya.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw throws a leg kick but Maya moved away.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maya is out of range.
Maya throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Maya feints and then cracks Shaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaw down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw thumps Maya with a low kick.
Shaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Maya.
Shaw tries a low kick but Maya avoids it.
Maya gets caught flat footed, as Shaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shaw scoring with some ground and pound.
Shaw 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.
Maya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Maya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.
Maya is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maya is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maya avoid being mounted?
Shaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maya!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaw landing strikes from the mount.
Shaw landing strikes from the mount and Maya is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw landing strikes, looking to finish!
Terry Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaw lands a big elbow.
Maya is rocked!
Shaw is landing with some decent strikes but Maya is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Shaw dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maya is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Maya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Maya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Maya seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Maya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Maya is out of range.
Shaw throws a low kick but Maya avoids it.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
and Maya counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Maya sprawls well.
Maya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaw motions for Maya to come forward. Shaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw throws a leg kick
and Maya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Maya.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw 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 Maya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maya wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaw, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Maya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Maya closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Maya pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maya blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaw throws a low kick but Maya avoids it.
Good work by Maya as he checks the leg kick.
Maya checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw thows a leg kick but Maya checks it
and Maya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaw fails with the takedown
and Maya counters with a right hand to the body.
Maya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaw.
Shaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maya is out of range and Shaw settles back down.
Shaw throws a leg kick
and Maya counters with a good low kick that Shaw was not able to check.
Maya slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaw throws a lazy body kick
and Maya counters with a leg kick.
Maya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Maya sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maya scores a takedown into full mount!
Maya wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Maya prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Maya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maya has isolated one of Shaw's arms. Shaw looking to fight him off but Maya twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Maya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gang of Four - I love a Man in Uniform. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferrari's choice of entrance music: Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferrari lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferrari as he avoids it easily.
Ferrari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferrari defends it nicely.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferrari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferrari darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a knee strike.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane misses with a low kick as Ferrari jumps back.
Kane throws an off balance right hand
and Ferrari counters with a big head kick but Kane shrugs it off.
Kane checks a low kick from Ferrari.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferrari enables Kane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferrari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrari is keeping the position for now.
Ferrari pushes Kane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
Kane is pushing down on Ferrari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferrari is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to take a breather but Ferrari manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kane.
Kane stays in close to Ferrari's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Tommy Kane will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Ferrari is out of range.
Kane tries to land a front kick but Ferrari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferrari's half guard.
Kane 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.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferrari lands with a shot to the body.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Ferrari ducks down to avoid it.
Ferrari stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferrari lands with a kick to the temple. Kane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kane blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Marcus Ferrari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferrari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
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!
Kane throws a combination that misses
and Ferrari counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Ferrari.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferrari landing knees to the head.
Kane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari trying to land knees to the body.
Ferrari tries to land knees in the clinch but Kane avoids the damage to the body.
Kane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kane can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferrari lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ferrari 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!
Ferrari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marcus Ferrari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferrari has Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferrari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Kane taking a breather.
Ferrari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ferrari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ferrari to work.
Kane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferrari smiles and moves away.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Ferrari keeps Kane at a distance using the push kick.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Ferrari, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Ferrari against the cage but Ferrari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Ferrari.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferrari.
Ferrari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferrari wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ferrari finds it's way through Kane's defenses.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferrari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferrari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Ferrari's ribs.
Ferrari lands a head kick. Kane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kane is rocked!
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane throws the left hand but Ferrari avoids the punch easily.
Ferrari wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ferrari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferrari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ferrari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pamela Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kok Svin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svin has chosen Know your enemy - Rage against the machine as his entrance music. Kok Svin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pamela Anderson's chin.
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25
178 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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22
183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pamela Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kok Svin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svin misses with a left hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svin.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson thumps Svin with a low kick.
Svin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Svin misses with a hook.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svin rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson stalls.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svin backwards.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Svin avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Svin throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svin's calf.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svin's knee momentarily.
Svin wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Svin misses.
Svin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Svin throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Svin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svin is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Svin avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Svin takes one to the chin there.
Svin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Svin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svin throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Svin misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svin is rocked!
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson lands a jab to Svin's midsection.
Svin is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Svin looks gassed!
Anderson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Svin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pamela Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Lagus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Holnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagus comes to the cage accompanied by Llevas Polka. Ruben Lagus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donnie Holnick's chin.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruben Lagus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Holnick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holnick momentarily.
Holnick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lagus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holnick.
Holnick ducks under a wild hook from Lagus.
Lagus throws a low kick, looking for Holnick's leg but Holnick calmly moves out of range.
Lagus thows a leg kick but Holnick checks it
and Holnick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lagus!
Lagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Holnick has a good base and remains in mount.
Holnick controlling from mount.
Holnick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagus is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holnick dominating with strikes here.
Lagus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Holnick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagus tries to hold on but Holnick postures up.
Holnick lands a big shot there that rocks Lagus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus tries to hold on but Holnick pushes him away.
Holnick lands a big shot there that rocks Lagus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holnick is nestled in close to Lagus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holnick trying to control the pace.
Holnick prevents Lagus from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Holnick seems content to control.
Lagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holnick moves nicely into side control.
Lagus wants to control but Holnick postures up.
Holnick trying to control the action but Lagus is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus struggling a bit here.
Holnick tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holnick is looking to take a break and control but Lagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holnick in side control, throwing shots but Lagus defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lagus misses with a low kick.
Lagus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holnick manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Lagus. Beautiful body shot.
Holnick misses with a double jab.
Lagus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lagus.
Holnick blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holnick.
Lagus wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagus doesn't manage to clinch there - Holnick circles away.
Lagus misses with a hook. Holnick ducked under it nicely.
Holnick scores with a hook.
Holnick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lagus in his tracks.
Holnick defending well as Lagus loads up on a big left hand.
Lagus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagus misses with a left hand
and Holnick counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holnick throws out the jab.
Lagus throws a big shot that misses.
Holnick loads up on a big right hand but Lagus slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Holnick there.
Lagus cracks the inside of Holnick's front leg.
Lagus misses with a low kick.
Lagus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holnick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Holnick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lagus which made him look bad.
Lagus wants to slow Holnick down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lagus tries to clinch up.
Lagus moves out of range of the leg kick from Holnick.
Lagus throws a leg kick that misses.
Holnick tries to work over Lagus's front leg with a kick but Lagus checks it.
Lagus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holnick moves away.
Lagus is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Lagus misses.
Holnick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagus manages to avoid it.
Lagus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holnick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holnick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lagus.
Lagus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holnick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lagus scrambles back to his feet.
Ruben Lagus is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Holnick coming out on top.
Ruben Lagus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holnick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagus doesn't manage to clinch there - Holnick circles away.
Lagus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Lagus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lagus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holnick as he jumps to the side.
Lagus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holnick circles away.
Lagus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holnick counters with a nice uppercut.
Holnick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holnick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lagus blocks a low kick nicely.
Holnick misses the shot to the body.
Holnick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lagus.
Holnick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Holnick.
Holnick moves out of range as Lagus strikes.
Lagus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holnick.
Holnick slips a straight right by Lagus.
Holnick looks to land a right hand but Lagus moved out of range.
Lagus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holnick avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Lagus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagus loads up on a big right hand but Holnick slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus misses with a wild body shot.
Holnick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lagus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lagus lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holnick throws a looping overhand right but Lagus ducks down to avoid it.
Lagus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holnick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holnick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus is staying active underneath Holnick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holnick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holnick is trying to control. Lagus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donnie Holnick.
Holnick tries to score with a low kick but Lagus moves his leg out of the way.
Holnick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lagus ducks under a wild hook from Holnick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holnick blocks a low kick nicely.
Lagus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holnick is out of range and Lagus settles back down.
Lagus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holnick.
Lagus throws a leg kick
and Holnick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holnick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagus.
Holnick blocks a head kick by Lagus.
Holnick misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagus throws a jab when Holnick was well out of range.
Holnick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick really 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.
Holnick stuffs the takedown.
Lagus misses with an uppercut
and Holnick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Lagus.
Holnick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Lagus as he checks the leg kick.
Lagus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holnick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lagus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holnick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holnick lands a high kick!
Lagus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holnick is out of range and Lagus settles back down.
Holnick lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holnick counters with a body kick.
Lagus swings for the body but Holnick moves out of range.
Holnick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holnick slips under a jab.
Lagus looks to throw the jab but Holnick is out of range.
Holnick connects with a high kick.
Holnick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagus throws a low kick, looking for Holnick's leg but Holnick calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lagus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holnick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laguss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lagus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lagus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lagus throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holnick throws a sloppy head kick and Lagus moves out of range easily.
Lagus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lagus checks a low kick from Holnick.
Holnick moves out of range as Lagus strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holnick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lagus.
Holnick misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Lagus as Holnick shoots in.
Holnick checks a leg kick nicely.
Lagus tries to work over Holnick's front leg with a kick but Holnick checks it.
Lagus slips under a jab.
Holnick misses with a low kick as Lagus jumps back.
Holnick leaves Lagus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Lagus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagus throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lagus connects with a jab.
Lagus slips a jab from Holnick.
Holnick lands a right hook to the body.
Holnick moves out of range of the strikes.
Holnick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagus moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holnick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lagus.
Holnick shoots in for a takedown but Lagus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holnick slips a jab from Lagus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Holnick dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Holnick lands a really nice looking cross but Lagus seems unphased.
Holnick takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Holnick.
Holnick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lagus's hands.
Lagus thuds his right hand into Holnick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Lagus.
Lagus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lagus checks a low kick from Holnick.
Holnick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lagus throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holnick manages to avoid it.
Holnick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lagus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holnick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lagus's knee momentarily.
Holnick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holnick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holnick just misses with a punch to the body.
Holnick throws a hook to the side of Lagus's head but Lagus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lagus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holnick, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagus has a couple of punches blocked by Holnick.
Ruben Lagus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holnick gets underhooks to prevent Lagus's takedown attempt.
Lagus misses with the head strike.
Holnick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holnick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lagus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holnick works Lagus's body with a nice hook.
Lagus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lagus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lagus lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lagus slips under a jab.
Lagus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Holnick finds it's target.
Horrible takedown by Lagus or perhaps it was just good defense by Holnick which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Lagus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holnick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lagus is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagus dives in and grabs Holnick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holnick pushes down on Lagus's head and hops out.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Holnick looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagus is just out of range.
Lagus stuns Holnick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lagus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holnick looks to land a right hand but Lagus moved out of range.
Lagus tries a low kick but Holnick avoids it.
Holnick throws an overhand right that lands on Lagus's shoulder, as Lagus tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Holnick slams his shin into Lagus's torso.
A slow jab from Lagus misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Lagus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holnick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Holnick!
Donnie Holnick is the new light heavyweight champion!
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