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SFL #27: The Uprising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson DuBrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Peltomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltomies has chosen Ass & Titties as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson DuBrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Risto Peltomies!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltomies jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peltomies clinches up with DuBrul and pushes him back against the cage.
DuBrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DuBrul prevents a body shot from Peltomies.
Peltomies breaks from the clinch.
Peltomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltomies misses with an uppercut. DuBrul saw that one coming.
DuBrul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peltomies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peltomies takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Peltomies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peltomies tries to clinch up but DuBrul circles away and keeps his distance.
Peltomies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DuBrul fails to land the takedown.
Peltomies gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DuBrul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DuBrul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peltomies's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltomies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DuBrul.
Peltomies looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltomies, not yet.
Peltomies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DuBrul 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.
DuBrul wants to pass the guard but Peltomies is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DuBrul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peltomies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DuBrul won't allow Peltomies to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peltomies stuffs the takedown attempt from DuBrul. DuBrul gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DuBrul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DuBrul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peltomies dodges the punch combination from DuBrul.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peltomies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Peltomies misses.
DuBrul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peltomies tries to clinch but DuBrul is having none of it.
Peltomies wants to clinch.
DuBrul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DuBrul is looking to clinch but Peltomies is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peltomies is fending him off so far but DuBrul persists. Nope, Peltomies circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson DuBrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltomies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peltomies just misses with a punch to the body.
DuBrul shoots in for a double leg but Peltomies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peltomies scores with a hook to the body. DuBrul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peltomies stalks DuBrul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DuBrul's face. DuBrul staggers backwards, shaken.
DuBrul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DuBrul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peltomies is trying to defend but DuBrul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peltomies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltomies.
Peltomies has his hands on DuBrul's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peltomies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DuBrul manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltomies trying to control but DuBrul is working from the bottom.
Peltomies is looking to stand up but DuBrul won't let him.
Peltomies trying to control the position from guard on top but DuBrul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DuBrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peltomies wants to control from the top but DuBrul keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Risto Peltomies will probably get the nod.
That's time! DuBrul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peltomies tries to clinch
enabling DuBrul to counter with a crisp jab.
DuBrul fails to land with a series of punches.
DuBrul lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DuBrul.
Peltomies thows a body shot but no joy.
DuBrul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peltomies rushes DuBrul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peltomies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peltomies forces DuBrul back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from DuBrul.
Peltomies tries to circle away but DuBrul has him pinned against the cage.
DuBrul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peltomies looks to land a combination but DuBrul avoids it well.
Peltomies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DuBrul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peltomies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Peltomies.
Jaxson DuBrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peltomies tries to clinch but DuBrul moves out of range.
Peltomies is looking to clinch but DuBrul is avoiding it.
Peltomies rushes DuBrul and presses him up against the cage.
Peltomies breaks the clinch.
Peltomies lands a slapping body shot.
DuBrul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DuBrul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Risto Peltomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peltomies takes a swing at DuBrul's ribcage but misses.
Peltomies tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuBrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peltomies scores with a three punch combo!
Risto Peltomies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DuBrul throws a nice looking combination but Peltomies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DuBrul defending well as Peltomies loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peltomies doesn't manage to clinch there - DuBrul circles away.
Peltomies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DuBrul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson DuBrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltomies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltomies is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DuBrul rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Peltomies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peltomies misses the body punch
and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DuBrul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltomies is trying to maintain the position but DuBrul is very close to passing his half guard.
Peltomies is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DuBrul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DuBrul's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DuBrul.
Peltomies keeps control of the position easily here as DuBrul tries to buck him off.
DuBrul trying to control the position but Peltomies manages to sink in the hooks.
DuBrul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peltomies trying to control the action but DuBrul is working from the bottom.
Peltomies tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBrul is looking to control Peltomies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DuBrul avoid being mounted?
Peltomies thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DuBrul's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peltomies tries to pass the half guard into mount. DuBrul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peltomies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DuBrul counters with an outside leg kick.
Peltomies throws a left and a right that both miss
and DuBrul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DuBrul shoots in looking for a takedown. Peltomies tries to sprawl out of it but DuBrul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peltomies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peltomies tries to clinch up but DuBrul circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Peltomies misses
and DuBrul counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peltomies is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DuBrul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DuBrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DuBrul misses with a double jab
and Peltomies counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Risto Peltomies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Peltomies lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peltomies stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peltomies is trying to force a seperation but DuBrul has the dominant position.
Peltomies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peltomies lands an elbow inside.
DuBrul tries to circle away but Peltomies has him pinned against the cage.
Peltomies leaning his opponent against the cage.
DuBrul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DuBrul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peltomies gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Peltomies.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuBrul prevents Peltomies from breaking the clinch.
DuBrul breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peltomies, as that shot connected.
Peltomies tries to clinch but DuBrul is having none of it.
Peltomies tries to close the distance and clinch but DuBrul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peltomies cracks a nice hook into DuBrul's ribs.
Peltomies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peltomies breaks from the clinch.
Peltomies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peltomies tries to clinch up
and DuBrul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Peltomies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DuBrul.
Peltomies has managed to clinch.
Peltomies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul stalling in the clinch but Peltomies improves position.
Peltomies tries to land knees in the clinch but DuBrul avoids the damage to the body.
Peltomies prevents DuBrul from breaking the clinch.
Peltomies has DuBrul pushed against the cage.
Peltomies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuBrul has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peltomies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DuBrul stalling.
Peltomies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peltomies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltomies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from DuBrul does no damage.
Peltomies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown. Peltomies fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuBrul stopping the sweep attempt from Peltomies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies pulls DuBrul in to control the position.
DuBrul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peltomies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peltomies controls DuBrul momentarily but DuBrul frees himself.
DuBrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltomies keeping moving, preventing DuBrul from controlling successfully.
DuBrul is looking to advance position but Peltomies has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DuBrul is trying to escape the mount.
Risto Peltomies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DuBrul tries to lock up and control but Peltomies gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peltomies looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peltomies wants to control the pace but DuBrul is squirming around nicely.
Jaxson DuBrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peltomies avoids the attempt from DuBrul to control.
Peltomies takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Peltomies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peltomies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Peltomies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slate kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Divine Proclamation of Finishing the Present Existence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Slate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Slate.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Slate.
Slate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
Slate swinging wildly here.
Kruger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruger misses with a few strikes there.
Slate slips a straight right by Kruger.
Slate avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Slate cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slate misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Jesus Slate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruger cracks Slate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slate scores with a shot to the body.
Slate cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slate scores with a nice head shot.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Slate lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slate. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slate lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a combination. Slate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slate misses the shot to the body.
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Slate.
Slate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Slate.
Slate moves out of range of the body kick.
Slate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slate throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
Slate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Slate.
Slate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Slate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slate checks a leg kick.
Slate lands a jab-cross combination.
Kruger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slate's head backwards.
Slate cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger works the jab nicely.
Slate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger connects with the punch.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slate.
Slate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slate cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruger lands a high kick!
Kruger thuds his right hand into Slate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Slate does no damage.
Kruger misses with a hook to the body
and Slate counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger forces Slate back against the cage and clinches.
Slate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slate throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slate.
Kruger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slate connects with a body shot.
Slate misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruger breaks from the clinch.
Slate lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Slate.
Danga de danga de dang - Slate scores with a four punch combination!
Slate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slate throws out a powerful jab.
Slate swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruger.
Slate misses with a wild body shot.
Slate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruger tries to clinch
and Slate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slate lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruger off the cage and back into rage.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slate.
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Slate throws out a powerful jab.
Kruger tries to clinch but Slate is having none of it.
A slow jab from Slate misses its intended target.
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slate throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slate stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slate misses with a body shot.
Slate's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Slate duly obliges.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Slate moved out of range nicely.
Slate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Slate moved out of range.
Kruger cracks Slate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slate tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger walks into a straight right hand from Slate.
Slate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruger throws out a leg kick but Slate moves out of range and Kruger only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Slate dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slate throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Slate.
Kruger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slate throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Slate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slate throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger clobbers Slate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slate misses with a wild combination.
Kruger tries to clinch up
and Slate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slate lands with a nice body punch.
Kruger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slate throws a combination. Kruger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slate throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Slate throws a one two combo.
Slate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Jesus Slate is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slate scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruger fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Slate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slate.
Slate throws a good cross that connects.
Slate punishes Kruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Slate misses the body punch
and Kruger counters with a series of strikes. Slate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kruger connects with the punch.
Slate connects with a jab.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Slate misses with a looping left.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slate.
Kruger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Slate moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Slate.
Slate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slate lands a with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Slate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slate connects with a crisp jab.
Kruger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Kruger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slate lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruger takes one to the chin there.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Slate saw that one coming.
Slate throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Slate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slate looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Slate jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger clobbers Slate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slate was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Slate walks into a jab.
Slate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slate misses with a looping right.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Slate's ribs.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slate thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Kruger moves in looking to clinch but Slate pushes him off.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruger throws a shot to the body.
Kruger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slate.
A shot to de liver by Slate. Beautiful body shot.
Slate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slate.
Kruger moves out of range as Slate strikes.
Kruger works the jab nicely.
Slate lands a nice looking body shot.
Slate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slate checks it well.
Slate checks a leg kick nicely.
Slate dips to his left and cracks Kruger with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Slate.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruger throws a head kick that Slate semi-blocks.
Slate lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger digs a good hook to Slate's body.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slate throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Slate connects with the punch.
Slate looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Slate digs a good body shot into Kruger's ribs.
Slate throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Slate misses.
A punch combination from Slate misses.
Slate checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slate swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slate.
Nice cross by Slate.
Kruger scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger tries to clinch there but Slate circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Slate dominated that second round.
That's time! Slate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kruger tries to move into range but Slate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruger thuds a left hand into Slate's body.
Slate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger throws a one two combo.
Kruger lands a really nice looking cross but Slate seems unphased.
Kruger lands a head kick. Slate smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slate!
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruger fakes the leg kick and cracks Slate in the body.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slate loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Kruger's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Slate lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slate digs a good hook to Kruger's body.
Slate slips under a jab.
Slate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slate defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slate.
Kruger swings for the body but Slate moves out of range.
Slate lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand.
Slate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Slate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slate lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Slate scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slate misses with a jab to the body
and Slate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slate scores with a jab.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Slate slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger slips a jab from Slate.
Slate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
Slate thuds his right hand into Kruger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Slate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger connects with the punch.
Kruger throws a right and a left that Slate avoids nicely.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Slate.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruger, right into the meat.
Slate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruger tries to clinch but Slate moves away
and Slate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slate. That did some damage!
Slate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Slate.
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!
Slate misses with a combination
and Kruger counters with a one-two to the body.
Slate throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Slate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Slate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slate punishes Kruger's body with a nice straight punch.
Slate scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slate momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Slate.
Slate cracks Kruger with an open hand slap.
Kruger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slate fails to land with a series of punches.
Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slate looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Slate lands the left hand.
Kruger tries to clinch up but Slate circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Slate.
Slate takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Slate cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slate lands the left hand.
Slate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jesus Slate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slate connects with a nice looking jab.
Slate cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Slate.
Slate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slate scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Viktor Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Slate tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Slate scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Slate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slate, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Slate!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killer Murderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MK Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MK Ultra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Killer Murderer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MK Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra drops Murderer with a beautiful combination! Murderer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ultra is looking for the KO!
Murderer is rocked!
It looks like Killer Murderer has been cut.
Ultra misses with a wild combination.
Oh Murderer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ultra swinging wildly here.
Ultra drops Murderer with a naaaaasty hook - Murderer is in real trouble here! Ultra dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MK Ultra!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Ivankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocano Smithian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bocano Smithian struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bocano Smithian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vyacheslav Ivankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bocano Smithian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivankov darts in and clinches Smithian up against the cage.
Ivankov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivankov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivankov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivankov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smithian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ivankov checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Smithian does no damage.
Ivankov punishes Smithian's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivankov stuns Smithian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smithian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ivankov clinches up against the cage.
Smithian can't break the clinch.
Ivankov breaks from the clinch.
Smithian throws a head kick that misses.
Smithian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smithian to the mat! Smithian manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivankov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smithian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivankov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smithian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivankov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithian is keeping the position for now.
Ivankov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivankov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivankov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smithian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smithian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smithian throws a left and a right that both miss
so Ivankov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smithian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smithian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivankov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivankov landing with the ground and pound.
Smithian is looking to stand up but Ivankov isn't so interested in that idea.
Smithian looks gassed!
Ivankov stands up over Smithian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivankov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smithian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivankov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smithian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivankov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivankov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivankov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivankov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivankov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov cracks Smithian with a solid left hand.
Ivankov thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivankov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivankov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivankov advances to half guard.
Ivankov winds up and cracks Smithian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivankov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivankov is nestled in close to Smithian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Ivankov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivankov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivankov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smithian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivankov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smithian counters with a solid body kick.
Ivankov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivankov blocks a head kick by Smithian.
Vyacheslav Ivankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivankov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ivankov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivankov 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.
Ivankov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smithian is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivankov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smithian's head.
Ivankov works his way into side control.
Ivankov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivankov working the ground and pound from side control.
Ivankov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivankov in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov landing a few strikes.
Smithian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ivankov lands a few punches from side control.
Ivankov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivankov working the ground and pound.
Smithian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivankov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivankov looks up at the clock and then as Smithian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivankov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ivankov is putting a hurting on Smithian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ivankov is looking to take a break and control but Smithian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivankov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ivankov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smithian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ivankov'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.
Ivankov landing strikes.
Ivankov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivankov throws a strike aimed at the side of Smithian's head but Smithian avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov scores with punches from side control.
Ivankov is working Smithian over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ivankov is looking to take a break and control but Smithian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivankov is putting a hurting on Smithian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ivankov trying to control the action but Smithian is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithian parries the strikes from Ivankov easily there. Ivankov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smithian to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Ivankov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ivankov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ivankov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivankov closes the distance and pushes Smithian back into the cage.
Ivankov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ivankov breaks from the clinch.
Ivankov rushes Smithian and presses him up against the cage.
Ivankov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithian can do to turn this around?
Smithian tries to break free but Ivankov pushes him back against the cage.
Ivankov breaks the clinch.
Ivankov jabs at Smithian's body.
Smithian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smithian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivankov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov working some strikes from top position.
Ivankov trying to control but Smithian is working from the bottom.
Ivankov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivankov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivankov drops back looking for a leg! Smithian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smithian manages to kick Ivankov off! Ivankov jumps back into Smithian's guard.
Ivankov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivankov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivankov advances position into side control!
Ivankov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ivankov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov scoring with punches from side control.
Smithian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ivankov connects with a decent elbow.
Ivankov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivankov controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov working the ground and pound.
Vyacheslav Ivankov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivankov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ivankov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivankov taking a breather here.
Ivankov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bocano Smithian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivankov slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Ivankov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivankov 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Ivankov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Branislav Boledovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thulani Imamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thulani Imamu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
200 lbs
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26
201 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Branislav Boledovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thulani Imamu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imamu keeps the fight on the outside.
Imamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boledovic moves away.
Boledovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Imamu circles away.
Boledovic tries to clinch there but Imamu circles away.
Boledovic tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boledovic has Imamu pressed against the cage, preventing Imamu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boledovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boledovic stalls.
Imamu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boledovic lands a right hand.
Boledovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boledovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Imamu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imamu tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
Imamu breaks the clinch.
Imamu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boledovic's hands.
It looks like Branislav Boledovic has been cut.
Boledovic walks into a stiff left hand from Imamu.
Imamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boledovic moves away.
Boledovic blocks a head kick by Imamu.
Imamu misses with a wild body shot.
Boledovic tries to clinch up.
Boledovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boledovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Imamu misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Imamu.
A big right from Imamu misses.
Imamu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Imamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imamu throws a right hand that Boledovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Boledovic also avoids with ease.
Imamu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boledovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boledovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Imamu pinned against the cage. Imamu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boledovic staying out of range there.
Boledovic tries to clinch there but Imamu circles away.
Boledovic rushes Imamu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imamu tries to circle away but Boledovic has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Imamu can't fight it off and eventually Boledovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Imamu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imamu wriggles free and stands up.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imamu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boledovic misses with a few strikes there.
Imamu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boledovic wants to clinch up but Imamu keeps it at a distance.
Boledovic tries to clinch up.
Imamu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boledovic.
Boledovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boledovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Imamu misses the shot to the body.
Boledovic slips a straight right by Imamu.
Imamu blocks a head kick by Boledovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boledovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boledovic tries to clinch but Imamu moves out of range.
Imamu keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Imamu.
Boledovic is breathing heavily.
Boledovic instigates a clinch.
Boledovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Imamu regains guard.
Imamu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boledovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imamu lands a right hook to the body.
Boledovic tries to clinch there but Imamu circles away.
Imamu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boledovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Boledovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imamu lands a head shot.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Imamu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Imamu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branislav Boledovic's cut is getting worse.
Imamu jabs at Boledovic's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Imamu finds it's way through Boledovic's defenses.
Imamu cracks Boledovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boledovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Imamu cracks Boledovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Imamu as he connects with a hook.
Imamu lands with a nice body punch.
Imamu lands a glancing blow to the side of Boledovic's head.
Imamu works Boledovic's body with a nice hook.
Imamu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Imamu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boledovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branislav Boledovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imamu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imamu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Imamu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imamu misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thulani Imamu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Branislav Boledovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boledovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Imamu misses with a wild body shot.
Imamu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Imamu misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imamu. Boledovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boledovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Imamu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boledovic throws a combination that misses
and Imamu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boledovic thinking.
Imamu throws a head kick that half lands.
Boledovic wants to clinch but Imamu slips to the side
and Imamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boledovic misses with the combination.
Boledovic 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boledovic wants to pass the guard but Imamu is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boledovic won't allow Imamu to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boledovic throwing strikes from guard but Imamu blocks nicely.
Boledovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Imamu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boledovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Imamu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boledovic closes the distance but Imamu moves to the side
and Imamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Imamu scores with a shot to the body.
Boledovic avoids the body shot from Imamu.
Boledovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Imamu.
Imamu scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Imamu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Imamu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Imamu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boledovic darts in trying to clinch
enabling Imamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Boledovic.
Boledovic wants to clinch up but Imamu keeps it at a distance.
Imamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boledovic moves away.
Imamu jabs at Boledovic's body.
Imamu misses with an uppercut. Boledovic saw that one coming.
Imamu misses with a body shot.
Boledovic blocks a head kick by Imamu.
Imamu throws a body punch but Boledovic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Imamu circles away.
Boledovic rushes Imamu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boledovic misses with the combination.
Boledovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boledovic clinches but Imamu breaks the clinch
and Imamu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Imamu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boledovic moves in looking to clinch but Imamu pushes him off.
Boledovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boledovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imamu sprawls well initially but Boledovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boledovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Imamu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thulani Imamu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imamu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boledovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Imamu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imamu misses with a looping left.
Imamu lands with a kick to the temple. Boledovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Imamu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boledovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Imamu prevents the takedown attempt.
Imamu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Imamu wants to break free but Boledovic has control.
Imamu tries to break free but Boledovic pushes him back against the cage.
Boledovic misses with a knee to the head.
Imamu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imamu tries to break free but Boledovic pushes him back against the cage.
Imamu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Imamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boledovic looks to clinch
and Imamu counters with a three punch combo that has Boledovic backing up. Boledovic nods at Imamu to acknowledge the strikes.
Boledovic throws a series of strikes that have Imamu backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boledovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Boledovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Imamu walks away with a smile on his face. Boledovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Imamu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Imamu as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thulani Imamu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Branislav Boledovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Imamu lands with a slapping head kick.
Imamu throws a jab but it's blocked by Boledovic.
Boledovic darts in trying to clinch
and Boledovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boledovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Imamu misses with a straight left.
Boledovic looks to clinch
and Imamu counters with a big head kick but Boledovic shrugs it off.
Branislav Boledovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Imamu throws a head kick but Boledovic moves out of range.
Imamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boledovic tries to clinch but Imamu moves away
and Imamu counters with a straight right hand.
Boledovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Imamu counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imamu avoiding damage as Boledovic throws knees to the body.
Boledovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boledovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Imamu's efforts to push away.
Imamu is trying to break the clinch but Boledovic has him pressed against the cage.
Imamu has had enough of the clinch but Boledovic keeps him there for the moment.
Boledovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Imamu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boledovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boledovic stalls.
Imamu tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Imamu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boledovic pushes Imamu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Imamu tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Boledovic.
Imamu has had enough of the clinch but Boledovic keeps him there for the moment.
Boledovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Imamu manages to break the clinch.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Imamu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Imamu lands with a nice combination. Boledovic backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic moves in looking to clinch but Imamu pushes him off.
Boledovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boledovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Imamu swings for the body but Boledovic moves out of range.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Imamu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boledovic is looking to clinch.
Boledovic shoots in and bounces Imamu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boledovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boledovic won't allow Imamu to get back to his feet.
Boledovic wants to control from the top but Imamu keeps moving.
Boledovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imamu wants to stand up but Boledovic is controlling him.
Boledovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imamu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Imamu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boledovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Imamu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boledovic presses Imamu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boledovic prevents Imamu from breaking the clinch.
Imamu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boledovic digs a right hand into Imamu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Imamu's gas tank.
Imamu is trying to break the clinch but Boledovic has him pressed against the cage.
Imamu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Imamu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Imamu tries to break the clinch but Boledovic is controlling the position.
Boledovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Imamu is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Boledovic.
Imamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boledovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Imamu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boledovic.
Branislav Boledovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Boledovic.
Imamu really wants to buck Boledovic off and get back to his feet.
Imamu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boledovic working for a guillotine from mount but Imamu is in no mood to give up.
Imamu really wants to buck Boledovic off and get back to his feet.
Boledovic wants to control the pace but Imamu is squirming around nicely.
Imamu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Imamu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branislav Boledovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Imamu 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thulani Imamu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tatau Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Ferraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodgood's entrance music is Dark Tranquility - Terminus (Where Death Is Most Alive). A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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23
133 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatau Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Ferraz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodgood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
Ferraz tries to break free but Bloodgood pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Bloodgood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloodgood working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Ferraz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bloodgood scores with a shoulder strike.
Bloodgood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood blocking some punches.
Bloodgood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bloodgood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferraz can't break the clinch.
Bloodgood scores with a shoulder strike.
Bloodgood misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ferraz.
Bloodgood misses with some punches.
Bloodgood lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Ferraz has had enough of the clinch but Bloodgood keeps him there for the moment.
Bloodgood swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodgood lands with a light punch inside.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
Ferraz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloodgood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloodgood misses with the head strike.
Bloodgood gets through Ferraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodgood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Ferraz blocks an uppercut.
Bloodgood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodgood swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferraz has Bloodgood pushed against the cage.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Ferraz taking a breather.
Bloodgood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Ferraz to work.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
Bloodgood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferraz pushes Bloodgood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bloodgood lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodgood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodgood lands with a light punch inside.
Ferraz tries to circle away but Bloodgood has him pinned against the cage.
Ferraz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz blocking some punches.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz slowing the pace effectively.
Bloodgood throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloodgood.
Bloodgood prevents Ferraz from breaking the clinch.
Ferraz looking to stall.
Bloodgood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferraz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodgood backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ferraz fails to land.
Bloodgood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
Ferraz working aggressively here.
Ferraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferraz is trying to force a seperation but Bloodgood has the dominant position.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferraz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bloodgood has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Ferraz has Bloodgood pressed against the cage.
Bloodgood has Ferraz pressed against the cage, preventing Ferraz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloodgood.
Ferraz blocking some punches.
Ferraz tries to break free but Bloodgood pushes him back against the cage.
Bloodgood throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodgood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodgood misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
Bloodgood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bloodgood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferraz blocking some punches.
Ferraz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bloodgood has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodgood throws a head punch that misses.
Ferraz has Bloodgood pressed against the cage.
Ferraz blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Ferraz misses with the head strike.
Bloodgood scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Bloodgood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Bloodgood won't allow it.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloodgood gets through Ferraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood lands with a right to the head.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood misses with some punches.
Bloodgood misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
Ferraz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloodgood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferraz's efforts to push away.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
Ferraz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatau Bloodgood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bloodgood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferraz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferraz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodgood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloodgood slips a straight right by Ferraz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferraz. Bloodgood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodgood swinging wildly here.
Bloodgood connects with a looping right hand.
Ferraz misses with a wild combination.
Bloodgood closes the distance and clinches.
Bloodgood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferraz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferraz digs a right hand underneath Bloodgood's ribcage. Bloodgood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloodgood misses with the head strike.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Ferraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bloodgood working aggressively here.
Ferraz is looking to break free of the clinch but Bloodgood has double underhooks.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodgood scores with a shot to the side of Ferraz's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Bloodgood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
Bloodgood misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
Ferraz can't break the clinch.
Bloodgood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodgood misses with some punches.
Ferraz blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bloodgood.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrazs head.
Ferraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Ferraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferraz blocks an uppercut.
Bloodgood misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferraz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bloodgood up against the cage.
Bloodgood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferraz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bloodgood has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bloodgood.
Ferraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodgood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
Ferraz wants to break free but Bloodgood has control.
Bloodgood working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bloodgood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Bloodgood misses with the head strike.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Ferraz stalling.
Bloodgood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
Ferraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bloodgood prevents Ferraz from breaking the clinch.
Bloodgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
Ferraz misses with some punches.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood misses with the head strike.
Bloodgood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodgood scores with a shot to the side of Ferraz's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood gets through Ferraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferraz is rocked!
Ferraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodgood finish him?
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood working aggressively here.
Bloodgood misses with the head strike.
Bloodgood throws a head punch that misses.
Ferraz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bloodgood lands with a light punch inside.
Ferraz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bloodgood scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
Bloodgood scores with a shoulder strike.
Bloodgood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Bloodgood swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodgood.
Bloodgood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodgood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloodgood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrazs head.
Ferraz slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferraz tries to work over Bloodgood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodgood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
Bloodgood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
Bloodgood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodgood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodgood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
Bloodgood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodgood blocking some punches.
Bloodgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodgood has a couple of punches blocked by Ferraz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferraz.
Bloodgood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferraz backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodgood fails to land.
Bloodgood lands a big right hand that drops Ferraz! The killer instinct kicks in and Bloodgood finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bloodgood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatau Bloodgood!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melhim Abu Shahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kanuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Shahin comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Not Afraid. Keijo Kanuuna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melhim Abu Shahin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kanuuna!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Shahin throws a series of punches but Kanuuna avoids them all with ease.
Kanuuna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Shahin is defending well for now.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abu Shahin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abu Shahin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abu Shahin's elbow.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kanuuna tries a body shot but Abu Shahin blocks it.
Abu Shahin is trying to break the clinch but Kanuuna is controlling him.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanuuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abu Shahin's efforts to push away.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Shahin is defending well for now.
Abu Shahin is trying to break free.
Abu Shahin breaks from the clinch.
Kanuuna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick there by Kanuuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Abu Shahin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanuuna slips a jab from Abu Shahin.
Kanuuna is looking to slow Abu Shahin down with leg kicks.
Kanuuna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abu Shahin's head.
No joy there for Abu Shahin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abu Shahin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanuuna.
Kanuuna misses with a kick to the body.
Abu Shahin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanuuna throws a head kick that half lands.
Abu Shahin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kanuuna!
Kanuuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abu Shahin. That did some damage!
Abu Shahin is breathing heavily.
Abu Shahin misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abu Shahin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanuuna - the referee stops the clock and Abu Shahin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanuuna. Abu Shahin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kanuuna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kanuuna!
Kanuuna bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kanuuna scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abu Shahin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Melhim Abu Shahin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanuuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kanuuna rushes Abu Shahin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanuuna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Abu Shahin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna crunches a lovely knee into Abu Shahin's ribcage.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abu Shahin can't break the clinch.
Kanuuna scores a nice knee to the body.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Shahin is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Abu Shahin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Abu Shahin avoiding damage as Kanuuna throws knees to the body.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanuuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kanuuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abu Shahin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kanuuna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abu Shahin blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Shahin is trying to break free.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kanuuna.
Kanuuna tries a knee to the head but Abu Shahin blocks it.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Shahin is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Abu Shahin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abu Shahin blocks it with crossed arms.
Abu Shahin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kanuuna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abu Shahin's brow.
Abu Shahin is trying to force a seperation but Kanuuna has the dominant position.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu Shahin.
Abu Shahin is trying to break free.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kanuuna lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu Shahin.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Shahin is defending well for now.
Abu Shahin can't break the clinch.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu Shahin.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Abu Shahin can't break the clinch.
Abu Shahin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna tries a body shot but Abu Shahin blocks it.
Abu Shahin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abu Shahin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abu Shahin has had enough of the clinch but Kanuuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kanuuna misses with a knee strike.
Kanuuna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kanuuna 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.
Abu Shahin drops Kanuuna with a left and a right! Oh, Kanuuna is hurt - Abu Shahin dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Keijo Kanuuna has been cut.
Kanuuna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abu Shahin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abu Shahin is trying to get an arm triangle but Kanuuna is defending well.
Kanuuna tries to improve position but can't.
Kanuuna regains half guard, as Abu Shahin was trying to land strikes.
Abu Shahin lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Shahin 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.
Kanuuna controlling the position well.
Abu Shahin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kanuuna defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abu Shahin stops Kanuuna from getting back to his feet.
Abu Shahin is working for a kimura but Kanuuna is defending it quite comfortably.
Abu Shahin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kanuuna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Shahin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kanuuna defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kanuuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abu Shahin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanuuna has time to react.
Kanuuna scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kanuuna lands a front kick.
Abu Shahin throws a right and a left that Kanuuna avoids nicely.
Kanuuna darts in and clinches Abu Shahin up against the cage.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abu Shahin tries to break free but Kanuuna pushes him back against the cage.
Kanuuna cracks Abu Shahin with a nice body shot.
Kanuuna lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Melhim Abu Shahin has been cut.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abu Shahin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kanuuna.
Kanuuna lands a body punch.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Kanuuna landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanuuna lands a knee to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu Shahin.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abu Shahin is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abu Shahin avoiding damage as Kanuuna throws knees to the body.
Abu Shahin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keijo Kanuuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abu Shahin misses the jab.
Abu Shahin lands a two punch combo.
Melhim Abu Shahin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanuuna throws a wild body kick that Abu Shahin sees coming a mile off.
Abu Shahin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanuuna is looking to clinch but Abu Shahin is avoiding it.
Abu Shahin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abu Shahin loads up on a big right hand but Kanuuna slips the punch.
Abu Shahin misses with a few strikes there.
Kanuuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kanuuna obliges.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Abu Shahin avoiding damage as Kanuuna throws knees to the body.
Kanuuna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kanuuna scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu Shahin.
Kanuuna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abu Shahin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keijo Kanuuna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abu Shahin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Abu Shahin working hard to break the clinch.
Kanuuna has Abu Shahin pressed against the cage, preventing Abu Shahin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Abu Shahin tries to break the clinch but Kanuuna is controlling the position.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abu Shahin tries to break the clinch but Kanuuna is controlling the position.
Kanuuna misses with a knee strike.
Abu Shahin has had enough of the clinch but Kanuuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Abu Shahin lands a body shot.
Kanuuna prevents Abu Shahin from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Abu Shahin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abu Shahin misses with a wild combination.
Kanuuna blocks a leg kick.
Abu Shahin misses with a few strikes there.
Keijo Kanuuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanuuna throws a head kick but Abu Shahin moves out of range.
Kanuuna connects with a high kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abu Shahin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanuuna - the referee stops the clock and Abu Shahin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanuuna. Abu Shahin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kanuuna slips a jab from Abu Shahin.
Both fighters circling a little - Kanuuna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abu Shahin swinging wildly here.
Abu Shahin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abu Shahin misses with the combination.
Abu Shahin tries to keep at a distance but Kanuuna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abu Shahin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanuuna lands an elbow inside.
Kanuuna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abu Shahin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abu Shahin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abu Shahin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanuuna.
Abu Shahin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Abu Shahin managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Abu Shahin just leaning against Kanuuna, taking a breather.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu Shahin.
Kanuuna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abu Shahin avoids it.
Abu Shahin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abu Shahin is trying to break the clinch but Kanuuna has him pressed against the cage.
Kanuuna working Abu Shahin over with knees to the body.
Abu Shahin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kanuuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Abu Shahin won't want to take too many of those.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Abu Shahin avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Abu Shahin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Abu Shahin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abu Shahin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kanuuna backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Abu Shahin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abu Shahin scores with a nice strike.
Abu Shahin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abu Shahin looks to land a combination but Kanuuna avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Kanuuna.
Melhim Abu Shahin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanuuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanuuna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kanuuna slips under a jab from Abu Shahin.
A combination from Abu Shahin does no damage.
Keijo Kanuuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanuuna has Abu Shahin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanuuna scores a nice knee to the body.
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 Melhim Abu Shahin.
I think Kanuuna 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 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keijo Kanuuna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cerveny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do Is Win. Titus Garner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Titus Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Cerveny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner throws a big shot that misses.
Garner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerveny.
Cerveny throws a front kick aimed at Garner's knee but Garner avoids it well.
A jab from Garner misses.
Cerveny misses with a straight left.
Garner cracks Cerveny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerveny was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Cerveny is looking to land body kicks.
Cerveny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garner counters with a takedown into side control.
Garner wants to take a breather but Cerveny manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Garner.
Garner scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner is looking to work some ground and pound but Cerveny has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner throws and elbow that misses. Cerveny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garner's guard. Nice move by Cerveny!
Cerveny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garner 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.
Garner pulls Cerveny in close to prevent any damage.
Cerveny trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerveny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Cerveny.
Cerveny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cerveny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garner is keeping busy.
Garner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerveny or not.
Cerveny misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garner prevents a body shot from Cerveny.
Garner digs a right hand underneath Cerveny's ribcage. Cerveny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Garner fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerveny.
A hook to the body from Garner.
Cerveny looks gassed!
Cerveny scores with a hook to the body.
Cerveny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cerveny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cerveny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerveny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garner.
Garner is leaning against Cerveny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cerveny is looking to control Garner's arms but Garner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cerveny has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerveny backwards.
Garner prevents a body shot from Cerveny.
Garner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garner is stalling here.
Garner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cerveny pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Garner misses
and Cerveny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garner swings for the body but Cerveny moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny walks into a stiff left hand from Garner.
Cerveny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garner.
Garner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cerveny as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Cerveny misses.
Garner misses the jab.
Garner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left and a right from Garner both land. Nice combination.
Johnny Cerveny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garner moves out of range of the leg kick from Cerveny.
Garner slips under a jab from Cerveny.
Garner cracks Cerveny with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cerveny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerveny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cerveny misses with a looping right.
Garner avoids the body shot from Cerveny.
Cerveny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garner.
Garner tries to clinch but Cerveny moves out of range.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cerveny did well to prevent Garner getting side control.
Garner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cerveny's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny tries to get to full guard but Garner has control of the leg.
Garner works his way into side control.
Garner wants to take a breather but Cerveny manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Garner.
Garner throws and elbow that misses. Cerveny uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garner's guard. Nice move by Cerveny!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cerveny postures up.
Cerveny would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garner wants to sweep here but Cerveny controlling him for the moment.
Garner pulls Cerveny in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveny trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Cerveny trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garner's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveny moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cerveny.
Cerveny cracks the inside of Garner's front leg.
Garner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garner ducks under a wild hook from Cerveny.
Garner stuns Cerveny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerveny misses with a straight right.
Garner dives in and grabs Cerveny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cerveny pushes down on Garner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerveny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Titus Garner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cerveny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garner.
Cerveny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garner is out of range and Cerveny settles back down.
Garner lands a nice looking body shot.
Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveny moves away.
Garner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cerveny to the mat! Cerveny manages to get full guard.
Garner is looking to advance position but Cerveny has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cerveny wants to control the pace but Garner is squirming around nicely.
Cerveny avoids the attempt from Garner to control.
Garner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garner tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerveny controlling the pace for now.
Cerveny wants to control the pace but Garner is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garner is trying to escape the mount.
Garner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cerveny wants to control the pace but Garner is squirming around nicely.
Garner tries to hold on but Cerveny postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garner has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cerveny's lack of action.
Cerveny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerveny throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cerveny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cerveny's guard.
Johnny Cerveny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerveny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cerveny's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garner, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Garner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takedowns Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Metroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Metroman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takedowns Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Metroman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metroman working for a triangle but Tom defends it easily.
Tom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Metroman can't keep his opponent in guard - Tom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Metroman is looking for a sweep. Tom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metroman is trying is best to control the position here.
Tom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metroman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metroman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman wants to sweep but Tom has passed to side control!
Metroman tries to bench press Tom off him but Tom keeps the position.
Tom tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metroman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metroman struggling a bit here.
Metroman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tom wants to pass the guard but Metroman is defending well.
Tom is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Metroman is trying to get back to full guard.
Metroman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tom throwing strikes from guard but Metroman blocks nicely.
Tom wants to control from the top but Metroman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tom fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metroman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takedowns Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tom throws a looping overhand right but Metroman ducks down to avoid it.
Tom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Metroman was covering up waiting for the punch and Tom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Metroman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metroman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metroman controlling the position.
Tom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metroman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tom wants to control from the top but Metroman keeps moving.
Tom looking to pass the guard.
Metroman wants to sweep but no luck.
Metroman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metroman is looking for a triangle but Tom pushes his legs off easily.
Tom won't allow Metroman to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takedowns Tom dominated that round.
That's time! Tom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tom is looking to clinch but Metroman is avoiding it.
Metroman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
Tom wants a takedown but no success here.
Metroman gets underhooks to prevent Tom's takedown attempt.
Metroman controlling the action here for a moment.
Tom pulls guard successfully.
Metroman wants to pass the guard but Tom is keeping the position.
Metroman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metroman has managed to get both his arms back between Tom's legs - danger averted.
Metroman controlling from the top position.
Metroman is looking to work some ground and pound but Tom has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom keeping full guard, as Metroman tries to pass.
Metroman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Metroman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tom working a defensive guard here.
Metroman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metroman tries to avoid it but Tom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metroman to the ground. Metroman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takedowns Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tom throws a nice looking combination but Metroman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Metroman as Tom shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Metroman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tom trying to control the position but Metroman is working away.
Metroman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Metroman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metroman sneaks back into half guard.
Tom is trying to control. Metroman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metroman gets back to full guard.
Metroman has control of Tom's left arm, preventing Tom from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman is trying to control the position but Tom postures up.
Tom trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metroman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metroman trying to control the position.
Metroman looking for a sweep. Not yet Metroman, not yet.
Metroman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Metroman with a poor takedown
enabling Tom to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom has his takedown stuffed
and Metroman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom throws an overhand right that lands on Metroman's shoulder, as Metroman tries to avoid the shot.
Tom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Metroman to the mat! Metroman manages to get full guard.
Tom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metroman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metroman 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.
Metroman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tom preventing the sweep.
Tom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tom trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takedowns Tom dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Metroman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tom has his takedown stuffed
and Metroman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tom's guard.
Metroman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metroman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tom looking for subs off his back but Metroman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tom wants to control but Metroman is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman content to control rather than advance.
Tom is in trouble now - Metroman has advanced to mount!
Tom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tom is working hard here to advance position.
Metroman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tom is looking to escape.
Tom is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metroman controlling from the full mount.
Tom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metroman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takedowns Tom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metroman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tom is looking to escape.
Tom tries to reverse the position but Metroman maintains control.
Metroman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman controlling his opponent.
Tom can't escape the position.
Metroman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tom is surviving well by controlling Metroman's body position as best he can.
Tom tries to reverse the position but Metroman maintains control.
Metroman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tom is working to get back to half guard.
Metroman controlling his opponent.
Metroman looking for a guillotine from mount but Tom is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metroman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tom is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Metroman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takedowns Tom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralphus Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niels van de Veen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van de Veen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Separate Ways - Journey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphus Rape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niels van de Veen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rape misses with the combination.
van de Veen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rape slips a jab from van de Veen.
van de Veen checks a leg kick.
Rape throws a nice outside leg kick.
van de Veen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
van de Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rape looks to land a combination but van de Veen avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Rape.
Donk. Rape catches van de Veen right on the button with a cross.
Rape throws a nice inside leg kick.
van de Veen looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rape misses with an uppercut. van de Veen saw that one coming.
Rape scores with a push kick.
Rape looks to throw the jab but van de Veen is out of range.
Rape throws a hook to the side of van de Veen's head but van de Veen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape looks to throw the jab but van de Veen is out of range.
van de Veen moves out of range of the strikes.
van de Veen misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Rape.
van de Veen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
van de Veen misses with a body kick.
Rape scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Niels van de Veen has been cut.
Rape lands a big head kick that sends van de Veen tumbling to the mat! Rape takes a step backwards and waves van de Veen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
van de Veen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rape tries a head kick but it misses.
Rape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Rape misses.
van de Veen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Rape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ralphus Rape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rape feints and then cracks van de Veen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow van de Veen down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rape. That's going to slow van de Veen down.
Rape misses with a hook. van de Veen ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rape.
Rape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rape throws a leg kick but van de Veen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rape goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rape throws a leg kick which misses van de Veen's front leg but catches the back leg as van de Veen tries to avoid it.
Rape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt van de Veen.
Rape drops van de Veen with a beautiful combination! van de Veen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rape is looking for the KO!
van de Veen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rape finish him?
Ralphus Rape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rape misses with an attempted mid kick.
van de Veen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rape connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
van de Veen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
van de Veen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rape.
Rape with a jab.
van de Veen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rape.
Rape scores with a jab to the jaw.
van de Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by van de Veen.
Rape misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Rape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rape.
Rape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rape connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rape cracks the inside of van de Veen's front leg.
Rape misses with a head kick.
van de Veen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
van de Veen slips a jab and a cross from Rape.
Rape throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rape throws the left hand but van de Veen avoids the punch easily.
Rape lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphus Rape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niels van de Veen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rape throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as van de Veen blocks the leg kick.
van de Veen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rape tries a head kick but it misses.
van de Veen moves out of range as Rape strikes.
Ralphus Rape is winning the standup battle so far.
Rape cracks van de Veen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from van de Veen.
van de Veen looks to throw a body kick
and Rape counters with an inside leg kick.
van de Veen slips under a jab from Rape.
van de Veen ducks under a wild hook from Rape.
van de Veen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
van de Veen is breathing heavily.
A jab from Rape misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rape there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
van de Veen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rape.
Rape lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left lands for Rape.
van de Veen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
van de Veen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rape. Rape obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rape lands a big head kick that sends van de Veen tumbling to the mat! Rape takes a step backwards and waves van de Veen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niels van de Veen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van de Veen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rape buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rape misses with a low kick.
van de Veen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rape. Rape obviously looking to wear him down.
Rape connects with the punch.
Rape tries to bum rush van de Veen with a series of wild strikes but van de Veen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rape looks to land a left hand but van de Veen moved out of range nicely.
Rape looks to land a right hand but van de Veen moved out of range.
A head kick by Rape misses
and van de Veen counters with a low kick, right behind Rape 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rape.
Rape moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from van de Veen misses.
Rape looks to land a right hand but van de Veen moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from van de Veen misses the target.
van de Veen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rape cracks van de Veen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
van de Veen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rape misses with a leg kick.
Rape lands an overhand right.
van de Veen throws a body kick the misses
and Rape counters with a straight right hand.
Rape throws a hook to the side of van de Veen's head but van de Veen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but van de Veen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rape has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from van de Veen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape tests van de Veen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rape loads up on a big right hand but van de Veen slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as van de Veen blocks the low kick.
Rape throws a body kick that misses.
van de Veen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rape.
Rape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from van de Veen.
van de Veen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rape throws a low kick but van de Veen avoids it.
van de Veen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
van de Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphus Rape dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niels van de Veen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rape dips to his left and cracks van de Veen with an uppercut!
Rape throws a hook to the side of van de Veen's head but van de Veen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rape defending well as van de Veen loads up on a big left hand.
van de Veen dodges the punch combination from Rape.
Rape misses with a low kick.
Rape loads up on a big right hand but van de Veen slips the punch.
van de Veen slips a jab from Rape.
Rape misses with the combination.
van de Veen tries a head kick but it misses.
van de Veen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rape lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape throws a sloppy head kick
and van de Veen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rape pivots, looking for a leg kick but van de Veen is out of range and Rape settles back down.
van de Veen moves away from the strike by Rape.
van de Veen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rape.
Rape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that van de Veen can do to turn this around?
van de Veen slips under a jab from Rape.
van de Veen throws a shot from downtown. Rape moves away and avoids it.
Rape is looking to slow van de Veen down with leg kicks.
Rape throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and van de Veen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rape throws out a powerful jab.
van de Veen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rape swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
van de Veen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
van de Veen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rape scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rape cracks van de Veen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rape jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by van de Veen.
van de Veen throws a hook but Rape avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rape.
Rape slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rape.
Rape lands a left and a right that send van de Veen crashing to the mat, dazed. Rape thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rape throws a monster overhand right that drops van de Veen! Rape follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphus Rape!
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