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HBCC 105 : Numbers Test II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funku Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Weathers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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212 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funku Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Weathers throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weathers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weathers lands with an overhand left.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weathers manages to avoid it.
Gracie tests Weathers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weathers is looking to clinch.
Weathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weathers. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Weathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weathers clinches.
Weathers swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weathers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weathers walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funku Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Weathers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weathers counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Weathers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weathers clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie digs a good hook to Weathers's body.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie sizes up Weathers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weathers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weathers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weathers moves away.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Weathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie stalks Weathers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weathers's face. Weathers staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Weathers knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weathers as he jumps to the side.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weathers.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weathers slips under a jab from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weathers slips a jab from Gracie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Weathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funku Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Weathers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a body punch but Weathers moves out of range.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weathers manages to avoid it.
Weathers is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Weathers ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Funku Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Weathers counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Weathers.
Weathers is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weathers down to the mat. Weathers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weathers doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Weathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Weathers counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weathers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weathers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Carl Weathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie jabs at Weathers's body.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Weathers takes the fight into the clinch.
Weathers wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funku Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Weathers won't allow it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Weathers holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weathers pinned against the cage. Weathers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weathers rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funku Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weathers moves away from the strike by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Weathers counters with a leg kick.
Weathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Weathers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weathers.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Weathers is just out of range.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie cracks Weathers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Weathers moves out of range.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weathers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Weathers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weathers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Weathers moved out of range nicely.
Weathers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weathers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Funku Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Weathers misses.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weathers manages to avoid it.
Gracie jabs at Weathers's body.
Gracie throws a jab when Weathers was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Gracie clobbers Weathers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Weathers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weathers swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Weathers throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Weathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weathers scores with a jab.
Weathers swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie jabs Weathers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weathers misses with an uppercut.
Weathers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Weathers's head.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Weathers is out of range.
Weathers is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weathers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Weathers counter with a right hand.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weathers counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weathers.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weathers scores with a nice right hand.
Weathers with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Weathers ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Weathers.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Weathers.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Weathers sprawls well.
Weathers slips a straight right by Gracie.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weathers throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Weathers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weathers throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weathers counters with a nice uppercut.
Weathers staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weathers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with a hook.
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 Carl Weathers.
I think Gracie 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Funku Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano Schoots has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Schoots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Dunham III!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schoots throws the left hand but Dunham III avoids the punch easily.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Schoots.
Dunham III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schoots swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schoots. Dunham III does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Schoots 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Schoots as he connects with a hook.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Schoots.
Schoots tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunham III sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schoots somewhat.
Schoots fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham III manages to avoid it.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham III.
Dunham III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schoots.
Schoots throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schoots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Schoots.
Dunham III takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dunham III attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schoots misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Schoots does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schoots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III jabs at Schoots's body.
Dunham III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schoots.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham III slips a jab and a cross from Schoots.
Schoots swinging wildly here.
Schoots tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham III was well out of range. Poor timing from Schoots.
Dunham III looks for the body kick but Schoots saw that one coming.
Schoots throws an overhand right that lands on Dunham III's shoulder, as Dunham III tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Dunham III finds it's way through Schoots's defenses.
Dunham III throws an off balance right hand
and Schoots counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunham III lands with an overhand left.
Dunham III getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schoots lands a nice shot that snaps Dunham III's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunham III misses the target.
Schoots takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Dunham III.
A big right from Schoots misses.
Dunham III takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III misses with a double jab
and Schoots counters with a nice uppercut.
Schoots misses with a looping right.
Schoots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunham III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunham III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schoots scores with the left hand. Dunham III knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoots throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winston Dunham III will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schoots moves out of range as Dunham III throws a body kick.
Schoots throws a body punch but Dunham III moves out of range.
Dunham III lands a head kick!
Schoots misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunham III.
Dunham III misses with an uppercut.
Schoots works over Dunham III's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Schoots.
Schoots defending well as Dunham III loads up on a big left hand.
Dunham III connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III throws a right hand that Schoots ducks under and follows up with a left that Schoots also avoids with ease.
Schoots throws a nice looking combination but Dunham III bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunham III is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schoots.
Dunham III misses with a head kick.
Schoots misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schoots blocks a jab.
Dunham III is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dunham III scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schoots rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham III counters with an outside leg kick.
Romano Schoots is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III throws a jab but it's blocked by Schoots.
Dunham III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schoots swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunham III!
Dunham III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schoots bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunham III throws a jab when Schoots was well out of range.
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 punch lands to the side of Dunham III 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunham III leaves Schoots with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schoots takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots loads up on a big right hand but Dunham III slips the punch.
Winston Dunham III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunham III getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schoots.
Dunham III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schoots works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schoots scores with a three punch combo!
Schoots misses with a looping left.
Schoots swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunham III counters with a straight right hand.
Dunham III throws a head kick but Schoots moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Schoots.
Schoots misses the shot to the body.
Dunham III looks to score with a jab to the body but Schoots is just out of range.
Dunham III is looking to clinch.
Schoots slips a straight right by Dunham III.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham III scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunham III staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schoots darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Dunham III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Schoots ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunham III moves away.
Dunham III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunham III throws a big shot that misses.
Schoots misses the shot to the body.
Schoots swinging wildly here.
Dunham III fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunham III catches Schoots with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dunham III dodges the punch combination from Schoots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunham III.
Schoots misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunham III fakes the leg kick and cracks Schoots in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schoots bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schoots falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dunham III to counter with a crisp jab.
Schoots has his takedown stuffed
and Dunham III counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III misses the jab.
No joy there for Schoots, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunham III ducks under a wild hook from Schoots.
Dunham III takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunham III throws a nice head kick!
Schoots fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schoots misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunham III.
Dunham III throws a body punch but Schoots moves out of range.
Schoots misses with a two punch combination.
Winston Dunham III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schoots moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schoots moves away from the strike by Dunham III.
Dunham III with a jab.
A cross from Dunham III lands.
Dunham III walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schoots slips a straight right by Dunham III.
Dunham III turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schoots misses with an uppercut. Dunham III saw that one coming.
Winston Dunham III is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano Schoots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schoots rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham III counters with a low kick, right behind Schoots 's knee.
Dunham III chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunham III throws the left hand but Schoots avoids the punch easily.
Dunham III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schoots.
Schoots swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham III.
Schoots swings for the body but Dunham III moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunham III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Dunham III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunham III has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Dunham III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shackleford comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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179 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rusty Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Arteta as Shackleford shoots in.
Shackleford scores with a jab.
Arteta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shackleford slips a jab from Arteta.
Arteta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shackleford misses with a head kick.
Arteta just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shackleford tries a body shot but Arteta blocks it.
Arteta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arteta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arteta has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleford.
Arteta working aggressively here.
Arteta can't find room to land a body shot as Shackleford controls the action.
Shackleford blocks a body shot from Arteta.
Arteta pushes Shackleford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arteta misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Arteta keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arteta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shackleford won't allow Arteta to get back to his feet.
Shackleford stands and throws Arteta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arteta is trying to control Shackleford's posture but Shackleford avoids it.
Shackleford wants to control but Arteta is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Shackleford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shackleford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arteta keeps working.
Shackleford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackleford postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Arteta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Arteta is not content to let Shackleford control the position.
Shackleford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shackleford throwing strikes but Arteta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shackleford is trying to get back to half guard.
Shackleford 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.
Arteta tries to stand but Shackleford is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shackleford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shackleford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Arteta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shackleford is squirming around, avoiding Arteta's attempts to control the action.
Shackleford can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shackleford wants to hold on but Arteta pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford is looking to improve his position but Arteta isn't that keen on the idea.
Shackleford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford 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.
Arteta throws a right hand that misses
and Shackleford counters with a good, hard body kick but Arteta shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Arteta throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Arteta throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Shackleford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arteta throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Arteta throws a series of punches but Shackleford avoids them all with ease.
Shackleford misses with a body kick.
Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arteta.
Shackleford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arteta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rusty Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta misses with a hook. Shackleford ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Arteta as Shackleford shoots in.
Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shackleford was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.
Arteta throws a right and a left that Shackleford avoids nicely.
Arteta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arteta misses with a body punch
and Shackleford counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arteta to the mat! Arteta manages to get full guard.
Arteta wants to stand and escape but Shackleford is having none of it.
Shackleford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shackleford wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Arteta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shackleford is one step ahead there.
Shackleford throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Shackleford from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shackleford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteta is keeping the position for now.
Shackleford advances position into side control!
Arteta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shackleford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arteta keeps working.
Shackleford is really struggling to control Arteta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shackleford working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arteta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arteta taking a bit of punishment here - Shackleford scoring with strikes.
Arteta is not content to let Shackleford control the position.
Shackleford controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta regains half guard, as Shackleford was trying to land strikes.
Shackleford trying to mount his opponent but Arteta defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackleford stops Arteta from getting back to his feet.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Arteta is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shackleford slips a jab and a cross from Arteta.
Arteta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shackleford lands a nice hook to Arteta's body. Arteta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arteta ducks right into an uppercut from Shackleford.
Shackleford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shackleford is trying to control the action in half guard but Arteta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Arteta is defending well.
Arteta is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford stalling away here and it's allowed Arteta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shackleford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shackleford is standing up over Arteta. Arteta looks to escape but Shackleford dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Shackleford are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shackleford working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shackleford sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arteta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arteta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shackleford's guard! Nice work there by Arteta!
Shackleford 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.
Shackleford looking to control.
Shackleford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arteta's guard.
Shackleford pushes down on Arteta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shackleford stops Arteta from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arteta keeps working.
Shackleford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arteta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arteta is trying to stand up here but Shackleford is controlling him well.
Shackleford looks to land a strike but Arteta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford forces his way into half guard.
Shackleford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arteta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shackleford trying to control the pace.
Shackleford is trying to control. Arteta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackleford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Shackleford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shackleford, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Nappula has chosen The Troggs- Wild Thing as his entrance music. Jokke Nappula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokke Nappula!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodalgo. Nappula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodalgo blocks a low kick nicely.
Nappula throws a good cross that connects.
Nappula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nappula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nappula avoids the body shot from Rodalgo.
Jokke Nappula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula tries to land a front kick but Rodalgo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nappula pushes Rodalgo away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nappula.
Rodalgo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nappula at a distance.
Rodalgo swings for the body but Nappula moves out of range.
Rodalgo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nappula.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nappula blocks a body shot from Rodalgo.
Nappula blocks a body shot from Rodalgo.
A head punch on the inside from Rodalgo fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodalgo.
Rodalgo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nappula prevents a body shot from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nappula controls his hands.
Rodalgo has picked Nappula up - he's going for a ride! Rodalgo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nappula won't allow Rodalgo to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nappula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nappula.
Rodalgo throws a strike but Nappula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nappula passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is not content to let Nappula control the position.
Rodalgo sneaks back into half guard.
Rodalgo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nappula seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rodalgo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jokke Nappula!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Carraretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen 2nd Sucks- A Day to Remember as his entrance music. Manuel Carraretto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Becker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Carraretto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Becker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carraretto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carraretto fakes the leg kick and cracks Becker in the body.
Carraretto misses with an uppercut. Becker saw that one coming.
Carraretto looks to throw a body kick
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Becker. Those never looked like landing.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Becker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carraretto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Becker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carraretto - the referee stops the clock and Becker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carraretto. Becker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carraretto tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
Becker moves out of range as Carraretto throws a body kick.
Becker takes a swing at Carraretto's ribcage but misses.
Becker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carraretto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carraretto wants to clinch up but Becker keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carraretto throws a head kick that misses
and Becker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Becker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carraretto at a distance.
Carraretto moves out of range of the strikes.
Carraretto takes a swing at Becker's ribcage but misses.
Carraretto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Becker.
Carraretto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
An elbow from Carraretto crashes against the mat.
Carraretto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Becker wants to control but Carraretto postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carraretto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carraretto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Becker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carraretto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Becker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carraretto but great work by Becker.
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!
Carraretto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Becker decides to stand up.
Carraretto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carraretto, right into the meat.
A low kick from Becker is predictable there
and Carraretto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Carraretto throws a big shot that misses.
Carraretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gabriel Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carraretto misses with a head kick.
Carraretto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Becker.
Becker checks a leg kick.
Carraretto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carraretto throws a body punch but Becker moves out of range.
Becker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carraretto was well out of range. Poor timing from Becker.
Becker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carraretto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Becker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Becker looks gassed!
Becker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Becker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carraretto. Carraretto obviously looking to wear him down.
Becker thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Carraretto tenderised Becker's leg. Becker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carraretto scores with a kick to the body.
Becker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carraretto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Carraretto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Becker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carraretto.
Carraretto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Becker on the side of the head.
Becker punishes Carraretto's body with a nice straight punch.
Carraretto lands an overhand right.
Becker is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Becker has been cut.
Becker drops his hands momentarily and Carraretto needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Becker just on the top of the head. Becker drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Becker - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manuel Carraretto!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kauffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kauffman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen- Another one bites the dust kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Jersey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Kauffman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauffman avoids the body shot from Jersey.
Jersey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kauffman scores with a nice head shot.
Dan Jersey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jersey looks to land a right hand but Kauffman moved out of range.
Kauffman throws a body punch but Jersey moves out of range.
Kauffman lands with a straight right. Jersey didn't see that one coming.
Kauffman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jersey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jersey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kauffman lands with a hook. Jersey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jersey throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jersey.
Kauffman takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kauffman misses with a body kick.
Jersey throws a poor cross that misses
and Kauffman counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jersey throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kauffman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jersey shoots in looking for a takedown but Kauffman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jersey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jersey misses with a low kick.
Jersey missing with a left hand there. Kauffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kauffman throws a hook but Jersey avoids it easily.
Kauffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kauffman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jersey's head.
Kauffman throws a push kick but Jersey slaps the foot to one side.
Jersey ducks under a wild hook from Kauffman.
Jersey has his takedown stuffed
and Kauffman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jersey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jersey lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Kauffman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kauffman.
Jersey stuns Kauffman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jersey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jersey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauffman throws a leg kick but Jersey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jersey looks to throw the jab but Kauffman is out of range.
Kauffman blocks a jab.
Jersey walks into a jab.
Kauffman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jerseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jersey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kauffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jersey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kauffman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jersey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kauffman is not content to let Jersey control the position.
Jersey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jersey tries to move to full mount but Kauffman actually manages to regain half guard.
Kauffman is refusing to be controlled, as Jersey sits in half guard.
Kauffman won't allow Jersey to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jersey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kauffman is staying active underneath Jersey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jersey thows a huge punch but Kauffman dodges it nicely.
Kauffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jersey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kauffman wants to improve his position but Jersey is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jersey is looking to take a break and control but Kauffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Kauffman dominated that round.
That's time! Jersey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kauffman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jersey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chad Kauffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kauffman is looking to score with low kicks.
Jersey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kauffman. That one must have hurt.
Kauffman looks for the body kick but Jersey saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jersey.
Kauffman misses with a wild body shot.
Kauffman throws out a leg kick but Jersey moves out of range and Kauffman only half commits.
Jersey misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kauffman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jersey thuds his right hand into Kauffman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jersey shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jersey is just out of range.
Kauffman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jersey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kauffman. Kauffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jersey throws a jab when Kauffman was well out of range.
Kauffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jersey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauffman thows a body shot but no joy.
Jersey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jersey lands a slapping body shot.
Jersey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Jersey misses
and Kauffman counters with a nice body shot.
Kauffman blocks a jab.
Jersey looks to throw the jab but Kauffman is out of range.
Jersey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kauffman 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 Jersey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jersey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jersey misses with a left hand
and Kauffman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kauffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jersey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jersey thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Jersey.
A lazy left from Jersey finds it's target.
Jersey jabs at Kauffman's body.
Jersey throws a hook but Kauffman avoids it easily.
Kauffman blocks a head kick by Jersey.
Jersey throws a combination that misses
and Kauffman counters with a one-two to the body.
Jersey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kauffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jersey.
Kauffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Jersey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kauffman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kauffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Kauffman.
Jersey throws out a loose jab but Kauffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kauffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kauffman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kauffman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kauffman fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Kauffman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jersey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kauffman.
Kauffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jersey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauffman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kauffman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauffman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kauffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jersey is just out of range.
Jersey throws a hook but Kauffman blocks it.
Kauffman staying out of range there.
Jersey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jersey lands a slapping body shot.
Kauffman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kauffman checks a leg kick.
Jersey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kauffman defending well as Jersey loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Kauffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kauffman dodges the punch combination from Jersey.
Jersey misses the shot to the body.
Kauffman connects with a looping right hand.
Jersey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kauffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Jersey.
Jersey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jersey throws a head kick that misses
and Kauffman counters with a thumping low kick.
Kauffman defending well as Jersey loads up on a big left hand.
Jersey throws a poor cross that misses
and Kauffman counters with a nice leg kick.
Jersey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kauffman avoids the body shot from Jersey.
A jab from Kauffman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Jersey misses.
Jersey walks into a stiff left hand from Kauffman.
Jersey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kauffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kauffman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kauffman throws a leg kick which misses Jersey's front leg but catches the back leg as Jersey tries to avoid it.
Kauffman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jersey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kauffman is just out of range.
Jersey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jersey needs to keep his hands up - Kauffman had a free shot at his head there.
Kauffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jersey.
Jersey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kauffman slips a jab from Jersey.
Jersey avoids the head kick by Kauffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jersey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kauffman counters with a straight right hand.
Jersey misses with a low kick.
Kauffman scores with a sloppy right hand. Jersey should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jersey connects with a looping right hand.
Kauffman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kauffman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jersey's head.
Kauffman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kauffman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jersey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kauffman passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jersey is not content to let Kauffman control the position.
Kauffman is working Jersey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kauffman looks up at the clock and then as Jersey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kauffman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jersey can't do much from the bottom here.
Jersey is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kauffman cracks Jersey with a big elbow.
Kauffman is looking to take a break and control but Jersey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Kauffman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kauffman prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jersey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kauffman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jersey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Kauffman lands some shots froms side control.
Jersey wants to control but Kauffman postures up.
Kauffman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jersey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauffman lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Kauffman really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jersey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kauffman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jersey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kauffman lands the left hand.
Kauffman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jersey moves out of range as Kauffman strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jersey.
Jersey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kauffman tries a low kick but Jersey avoids it.
Kauffman lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kauffman.
Kauffman misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kauffman.
Jersey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jersey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jersey throws a body punch but Kauffman moves out of range.
Kauffman moves away from the strike by Jersey.
Jersey throws a wild body kick that Kauffman sees coming a mile off.
Kauffman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jersey's sensitive parts.
Kauffman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Jersey blocks the leg kick.
Jersey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kauffman moves away.
Kauffman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kauffman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jersey. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kauffman.
Kauffman slips a straight right by Jersey.
Jersey throws a poor cross that misses
and Jersey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jersey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kauffman.
Kauffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jersey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jersey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jersey showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kauffman is looking for a sweep. Jersey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kauffman is staying active underneath Jersey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chad Kauffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jersey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kauffman is squirming around, avoiding Jersey's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Jersey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kauffman is looking to get to half guard.
Jersey throwing strikes here but Kauffman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman is trying to escape the mount.
Jersey punching from mount but Kauffman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jersey looking to control but Kauffman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jersey thowing shots but they're missing.
Jersey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chad Kauffman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kauffman throws a right hand that Jersey ducks under and follows up with a left that Jersey also avoids with ease.
Kauffman misses with a kick to the body.
Jersey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jersey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Jersey.
Jersey scores with a decent looking hook.
Kauffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kauffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kauffman throws a combination that misses
and Kauffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jersey loads up on a big right hand but Kauffman slips the punch.
Jersey lands a nice hook to Kauffman's body. Kauffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jersey.
Kauffman is looking to slow Jersey down with leg kicks.
Jersey avoids the body shot from Kauffman.
A lazy left from Kauffman finds it's target.
Jersey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jersey throws a lazy uppercut
and Kauffman counters with a thumping low kick.
Kauffman lands with a cross.
Jersey defending well as Kauffman loads up on a big left hand.
Jersey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kauffman moves away.
Kauffman 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.
Jersey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jersey throws a body kick the misses
enabling Kauffman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman missing with a left hand there. Jersey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jersey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kauffman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jersey throws a hook but Kauffman avoids it easily.
Jersey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kauffmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dan Jersey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kauffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jersey.
Jersey throws a head kick that Kauffman semi-blocks.
Kauffman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Jersey misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kauffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Kauffman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Kauffman tenderised Jersey's leg. Jersey is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman blocks a head kick by Jersey.
Nice body punch from Kauffman.
A lazy left from Jersey finds it's target.
Jersey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jersey looks to throw the jab but Kauffman is out of range.
Jersey swings for the body but Kauffman moves out of range.
Kauffman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jersey's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Kauffman. No joy for Jersey on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jersey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jersey misses with a hook.
Jersey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kauffman is fending him off so far but Jersey persists. Nope, Kauffman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kauffman thuds a left hand into Jersey's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauffman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jersey throws a lazy uppercut
and Kauffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kauffman!
Kauffman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jersey throws a leg kick
and Jersey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jersey.
Jersey misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jersey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kauffman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jersey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Kauffman.
Well Kauffman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Kauffman!
Chad Kauffman is the new middleweight champion!
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