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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Pump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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265 lbs
7 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zvon Stakanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Pump!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanov has Pump up against the cage in a clinch.
Stakanov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pump tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stakanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stakanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pump is defending well.
Stakanov tries to break free but Pump pushes him back against the cage.
Pump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stakanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinny Pump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pump throws an overhand right that lands on Stakanov's shoulder, as Stakanov tries to avoid the shot.
Pump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pump misses with a hook. Stakanov ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stakanov.
Pump throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pump throws a series of punches but Stakanov moves out of range.
Pump digs a good body shot into Stakanov's ribs.
Pump swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Pump. Those never looked like landing.
Stakanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pump throws a nice looking combination but Stakanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pump scores with a hook to the body. Stakanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pump shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stakanov eats them both and turns towards Pump to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pump lands a left and a right that send Stakanov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pump thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stakanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pump cracks Stakanov with a hook to the temple - Stakanov is on wobbly legs here! Pump swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stakanov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pump wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinny Pump!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isei Takurata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joop Van Kopstote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takurata comes into the arena with In the City blaring out of the sound system. Isei Takurata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isei Takurata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joop Van Kopstote!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kopstote throws a sloppy head kick and Takurata moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Takurata - just one landing.
Takurata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takurata, as that shot connected.
It looks like Joop Van Kopstote has been cut.
Takurata moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Takurata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kopstote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Kopstote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Kopstote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Kopstote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takurata drops Van Kopstote with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Kopstote looks back up at him and smiles so Takurata waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Van Kopstote is rocked!
Takurata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kopstote circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Kopstote is still on wobbly legs! Can Takurata finish him?
Van Kopstote avoids the body shot from Takurata.
Van Kopstote seems to have recovered his senses.
Takurata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kopstote.
Van Kopstote throws a looping overhand right but Takurata ducks down to avoid it.
Takurata blocks a leg kick.
Takurata moves out of range as Van Kopstote strikes.
Takurata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Kopstote sprawling to the canvas! Van Kopstote rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takurata finish him?!
That has opened up Joop Van Kopstote's cut even more.
Takurata lands with a good body shot.
Takurata fakes the body blow, causing Van Kopstote to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Van Kopstote goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isei Takurata!
Isei Takurata tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristarkh Overimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Troeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troeman has chosen VYBZ KARTEL- DON'T RUN as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aristarkh Overimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quentin Troeman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overimov closes the distance but Troeman moves to the side
and Troeman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Troeman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Troeman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overimov wants to clinch
and Troeman counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Troeman lands with an uppercut that bounces Overimov off the cage and back into range.
Overimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Troeman throws an overhand right that has Overimov reeling! Troeman follows up with more punches and Overimov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentin Troeman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Quentin Troeman waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Sonninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes into the arena with Stand Up blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Kris Mahoney has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaarlo Sonninen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonninen.
Sonninen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahoney misses with a low kick.
Sonninen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahoney scores with a jab. Sonninen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoney cracks Sonninen with an open hand slap.
It looks like Kaarlo Sonninen has been cut.
Mahoney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mahoney.
A big left from Mahoney misses.
Sonninen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a looping left.
Mahoney lands a jab to the head.
Sonninen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Sonninen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahoney.
Mahoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonninen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney takes a swing at Sonninen's ribcage but misses.
Mahoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonninen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonninen wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Sonninen throws a strike but Mahoney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sonninen working a defensive guard here.
Sonninen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonninen blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
Kris Mahoney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonninen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoney circles away.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahoney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonninen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Sonninen moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonninen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahoney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Sonninen crashes against the mat.
Mahoney is trying to improve his position.
Mahoney defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonninen in side control, throwing shots but Mahoney defends.
Sonninen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahoney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mahoney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahoney tries to get out of the position.
Sonninen tries to score with some ground and pound. Mahoney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sonninen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mahoney!
Sonninen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahoney is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney working to try and regain half guard.
Sonninen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahoney tries to reverse the position but Sonninen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Sonninen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Sonninen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sonninen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Sonninen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonninen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Mahoney misses.
Sonninen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Mahoney as Sonninen shoots in.
Kris Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaarlo Sonninen.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown but Mahoney shows good takedown defense.
Mahoney throws a looping overhand right but Sonninen ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a head kick.
Kris Mahoney is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahoney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonninen counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mahoney.
Mahoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sonninen walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney throws the left hand but Sonninen avoids the punch easily.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Sonninen moved out of range nicely.
Sonninen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonninen looks for a takedown but Mahoney sprawls well.
Sonninen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaarlo Sonninen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Mahoney.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney lunges at Sonninen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonninen's hand.
Mahoney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonninen.
Sloppy strikes from Sonninen. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney misses with a straight right.
Mahoney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahoney scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonninen catches Mahoney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahoney throws a sloppy head kick and Sonninen moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonninen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonninen avoids the head kick by Mahoney.
Sonninen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahoney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mahoney.
Mahoney cracks the inside of Sonninen's front leg.
Sonninen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Mahoney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonninen back to the cage. Mahoney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mahoney slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonninen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahoney but Mahoney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonninen looks to land a left hand but Mahoney moved out of range nicely.
Mahoney digs a good hook to Sonninen's body.
Sonninen blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Sonninen moved out of range nicely.
Sonninen misses with a takedown attempt - Mahoney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahoney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney misses with a hook
enabling Sonninen to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonninen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonninen fails with the takedown.
Sonninen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonninen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahoney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonninen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sonninen is breathing heavily.
Sonninen throws a series of punches but Mahoney moves out of range.
Good shot there by Mahoney.
Sonninen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahoney throws the kick towards the body but Sonninen avoids it.
Mahoney throws a right and a left that Sonninen avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Mahoney misses its intended target.
Mahoney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonninen.
Mahoney throws a nice head kick!
Sonninen slips a straight right by Mahoney.
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!
Mahoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahoney swings for the body but Sonninen moves out of range.
Sonninen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonninen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mahoney.
Mahoney connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahoney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonninen slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonninen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sonninen throws a nice looking combination but Mahoney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahoney misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Mahoney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Sonninen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mahoney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonninen avoids the head kick by Mahoney.
No luck for Sonninen with that takedown attempt.
Sonninen fails with the takedown.
Sonninen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sonninen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahoney lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonninen off the cage and back into range.
Mahoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonninen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonninen looks to land a strike but Mahoney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sonninen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonninen postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonninen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Sonninen from controlling successfully.
Sonninen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonninen wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonninen's guard.
Sonninen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahoney is aware though and is defending well.
Sonninen keeping moving, preventing Mahoney from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kris Mahoney.
Sonninen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a hook but Sonninen blocks it.
Mahoney tries a low kick but Sonninen avoids it.
Sonninen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoney's waist but Mahoney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonninen off to one side.
Kris Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaarlo Sonninen.
Sonninen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahoney throws a jab when Sonninen was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonninen. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonninen's head backwards.
Mahoney connects with a high kick.
Mahoney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahoney cracks Sonninen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahoney lands with a slapping head kick.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonninen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney cracks Sonninen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Sonninen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sonninen moves out of range as Mahoney strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonninen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahoney.
Sonninen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahoney lands an overhand right.
Sonninen swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Good exchange - Mahoney coming out on top.
Sonninen misses with a few strikes there.
Sonninen fails to land the takedown.
Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Sonninen moved out of range.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonninen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahoney connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonninen slips a straight right by Mahoney.
Mahoney 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.
Sonninen is rocked!
Mahoney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonninen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney drops Sonninen with a huge uppercut! Sonninen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mahoney is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Mahoney!
Kris Mahoney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mink comes to the cage accompanied by Macho Man. McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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186 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for McHughes. That snapped Mink's head back.
McHughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McHughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mink tries to bum rush McHughes with a series of wild strikes but McHughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from McHughes.
Mink closes the distance looking to clinch
and McHughes counters with a straight right hand.
McHughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mink manages to avoid it.
Mink takes one to the chin there.
McHughes scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Mink.
Mink pushes McHughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mink misses with a body punch.
McHughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McHughes misses with a low kick.
McHughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mink throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McHughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mink is looking to clinch but McHughes is avoiding it.
Mink tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McHughes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McHughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
McHughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McHughes connects with a single shot there.
Mink is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHughes, right into the meat.
Oh Mink is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mink moves to clinch but McHughes breaks away
and McHughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mike Mink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mink closes the distance looking to clinch
and McHughes counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel McHughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Nigel McHughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between MadDog McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMahon comes into the arena with Bark at the moon by Ozzy Osbourne blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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268 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MadDog McMahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dummer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummer loads up on a big right hand but McMahon slips the punch.
Dummer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McMahon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dummer actively working from the bottom here.
Dummer trying to control from the bottom.
McMahon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McMahon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of MadDog McMahon.
Sloppy strikes from Dummer. Those never looked like landing.
Dummer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dummer misses the jab.
McMahon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dummer was covering up waiting for the punch and McMahon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dummer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McMahon manages to get himself to full guard.
McMahon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMahon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dummer on the ground.
McMahon wants to get back to his feet but Dummer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dummer trying to control the position from guard on top but McMahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dummer pushes down on McMahon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McMahon tries to kick Dummer off but Dummer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dummer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMahon's head.
McMahon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMahon is trying to stand up here but Dummer is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
McMahon wants to get back to his feet.
Dummer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dummer is looking to take a break and control but McMahon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dummer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dummer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dummer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McMahon wants to improve his position but Dummer is controlling well.
Dummer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dummer drops an elbow to the side of McMahon's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMahon is trying to maintain the position but Dummer is very close to passing his half guard.
Dummer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McMahon wants to get back to his feet.
McMahon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McMahon.
Dummer with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMahon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dummer postures up in McMahon's guard and throws a big left but McMahon blocks it.
McMahon wants to stand but Dummer is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMahon pulls Dummer in to control the position.
Dummer trying to control but McMahon is working from the bottom.
Dummer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dummer throws a hook to the side of McMahon's head but McMahon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dummer throws a series of punches but McMahon avoids them all with ease.
Dummer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Dummer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummer throws out a loose jab but McMahon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dummer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dummer lands with a right hand.
It looks like MadDog McMahon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMahon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dummer!
McMahon tries to stand up but Dummer grabs his leg and drags him down! Dummer is now on top, in side control.
McMahon tries to improve position but can't.
Dummer cracks McMahon with a big elbow.
McMahon wants to control but Dummer postures up.
Dummer working the head and body with strikes.
McMahon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dummer.
McMahon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMahon tries to get out of the position.
Dummer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMahon tries to improve position but can't.
McMahon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McMahon wants to improve his position but Dummer is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dummer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MadDog McMahon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dummer throws a hook but McMahon blocks it.
Dummer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dummer misses with a looping left.
Dummer lands a head shot.
Dummer misses with a hook
and McMahon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dummer walks into a straight right hand from McMahon.
Dummer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMahon staying out of range there.
McMahon slips a jab and a cross from Dummer.
Dummer slips under a jab from McMahon.
Dummer misses with a series of wild punches.
McMahon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dummer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack Dummer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dummer misses the target.
Dummer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMahon.
Dummer misses with a head kick.
Jack Dummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMahon scores with a sloppy right hand. Dummer should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummer tries to bum rush McMahon with a series of wild strikes but McMahon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummer.
Dummer staying out of range there.
McMahon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Dummer.
MadDog McMahon's cut is getting worse.
Dummer 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.
Dummer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McMahon eats them both and turns towards Dummer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dummer throws out a loose jab but McMahon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dummer throws a jab when McMahon was well out of range.
Dummer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dummer just misses with a punch to the body.
McMahon misses with a body shot.
Dummer misses with the combination.
McMahon moves out of range as Dummer strikes.
Dummer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMahon.
McMahon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dummer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMahon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMahon thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dummer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McMahon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McMahon tries to stand but Dummer is controlling from the bottom.
Dummer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dummer is breathing heavily.
McMahon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dummer's guard.
McMahon postures up.
McMahon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McMahon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummer keeping moving, preventing McMahon from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McMahon stops Dummer from standing up.
We're going to have a standup here because MadDog McMahon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McMahon throws a series of strikes that have Dummer backpedaling.
McMahon misses with a straight right.
McMahon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dummer misses with an uppercut
and McMahon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McMahon lands a slapping body shot.
McMahon just misses with a punch to the body.
McMahon with a nice cross.
Dummer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummer takes a jab right on the kisser.
McMahon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMahon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dummer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMahon feints and as Dummer raises his hands in defense, McMahon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dummer wants to sweep here but McMahon controlling him for the moment.
McMahon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MadDog McMahon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dummer looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMahon is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dummer keeping full guard, as McMahon tries to pass.
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 MadDog McMahon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on MadDog McMahon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McMahon throws a body punch but Dummer moves out of range.
Dummer throws a jab when McMahon was well out of range.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummer.
Dummer slips under a jab from McMahon.
A telegraphed right hand from Dummer misses the target.
Dummer connects with a nice looking jab.
McMahon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMahon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dummer on his heels. He'll look to pass Dummer's guard now, I'm sure.
McMahon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McMahon scores with a hook to the body. Dummer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Dummer digs a good hook to McMahon's body.
Dummer misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dummer cracks McMahon with a good jab.
MadDog McMahon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dummer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMahon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dummer throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummer throws a hook to the side of McMahon's head but McMahon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMahon misses with a double jab.
Dummer lands a slapping body shot.
Dummer digs a good body shot into McMahon's ribs.
Dummer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMahon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dummer throws a lazy right hand but McMahon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMahon dodges the punch combination from Dummer.
Dummer throws a big shot that misses.
McMahon swings for the body but Dummer moves out of range.
McMahon is looking to wear down Dummer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McMahon throws a hook to the side of Dummer's head but Dummer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMahon blocks a low kick nicely.
Dummer throws a jab but it's blocked by McMahon.
Dummer misses with a low kick as McMahon jumps back.
Dummer misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dummer's hands.
Nice body punch from McMahon.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dummer.
Dummer moves forwards but McMahon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
McMahon scores with a nice right hand.
Dummer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dummer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McMahon misses the target.
McMahon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dummer.
Dummer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dummer misses with a wild combination.
Dummer throws a shot from downtown. McMahon moves away and avoids it.
McMahon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Dummer.
McMahon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMahon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McMahon.
Dummer looks to land a left hand but McMahon moved out of range nicely.
McMahon dodges the punch combination from Dummer.
Dummer thows a body shot but no joy.
McMahon ducks under a wild hook from Dummer.
McMahon takes a swing at Dummer's ribcage but misses.
McMahon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dummer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dummer looks to throw the jab but McMahon is out of range.
McMahon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dummer's guard.
McMahon controlling from the top position.
McMahon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon wants to stand but Dummer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dummer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMahon controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because MadDog McMahon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McMahon checks a leg kick nicely.
McMahon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dummer wants to sweep here but McMahon controlling him for the moment.
McMahon looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Dummer.
I think Dummer 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dummer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolay Grigoriev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grigoriev is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Grigoriev pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grigoriev's head.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigoriev defending well though.
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grigoriev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Grigoriev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigoriev defending well though.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grigoriev defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grigoriev reverses the position - he's now on top in Dixon's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigoriev throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Grigoriev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grigoriev throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev looking to pass the guard.
Grigoriev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigoriev tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Grigoriev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grigoriev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grigoriev is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Grigoriev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grigoriev throws a big elbow that misses.
Grigoriev lands a couple of elbows.
Grigoriev preventing the sweep.
Grigoriev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigoriev throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grigoriev with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grigoriev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grigoriev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon 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.
Grigoriev throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoriev throws a big right hand that misses.
Grigoriev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolay Grigoriev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dixon dives in and grabs Grigoriev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grigoriev pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigoriev.
Dixon throws a body punch but Grigoriev moves out of range.
Grigoriev thows a body shot but no joy.
Grigoriev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigoriev scores with a nice right hand.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Grigoriev does it's job there.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigoriev as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoriev lands a head shot.
Grigoriev is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Dixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Grigoriev throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off.
Grigoriev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grigoriev tries to land a leg kick but Dixon saw it coming and moves away.
Dixon 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.
Decent striking displayed by Dixon there.
Grigoriev wants to clinch.
Grigoriev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigoriev takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigoriev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grigoriev controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Grigoriev.
Joey Dixon's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoriev tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoriev has Dixon pushed against the cage.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grigoriev lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye.
Grigoriev stalling.
Grigoriev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grigoriev has hold of one of Dixon's legs. Dixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Grigoriev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grigoriev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolay Grigoriev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grigoriev is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Grigoriev throws a big right hand that misses.
Grigoriev throws a big elbow that misses.
Grigoriev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grigoriev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grigoriev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev chips away with some ground and pound.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grigoriev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grigoriev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grigoriev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grigoriev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grigoriev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Grigoriev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grigoriev throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolay Grigoriev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigoriev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigoriev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigoriev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grigoriev throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigoriev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigoriev, as that shot connected.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigoriev is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Grigoriev circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigoriev misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigoriev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigoriev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigoriev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grigoriev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Grigoriev's guard.
Grigoriev working a defensive guard here.
Grigoriev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon postures up.
Grigoriev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grigoriev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grigoriev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoriev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grigoriev seems to be looking for submissions.
Grigoriev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grigoriev thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Grigoriev throws a strike but Dixon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nikolay Grigoriev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Grigoriev from controlling successfully.
Grigoriev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolay Grigoriev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Grigoriev moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Grigoriev circles away easily
and Grigoriev counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grigoriev, as that shot connected.
Grigoriev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigoriev circles away.
Grigoriev cracks Dixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grigoriev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoriev is pulling down on Dixon's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Grigoriev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grigoriev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Grigoriev!
A victorious Nikolay Grigoriev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurendie Siberie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siberie has chosen VYBZ KARTEL- VIP as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that El Loco has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily El Loco seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
275 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurendie Siberie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siberie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loco's sensitive parts.
Siberie tries to work over Loco's front leg with a kick but Loco checks it.
Loco misses with a hook.
Loco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siberie was well out of range. Poor timing from Loco.
Siberie throws a head kick but Loco moves out of range.
Loco throws a nice looking combination but Siberie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siberie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Siberie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loco.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siberie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loco misses with a few strikes there.
Loco throws an off balance right hand
and Siberie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siberie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Siberie.
A cross from Loco lands.
Loco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siberie in his tracks.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Loco misses with a left hand
and Siberie counters with a body kick.
Siberie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siberie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siberie slips a straight right by Loco.
Loco misses with a straight right.
Siberie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loco. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco loads up on a big right hand but Siberie slips the punch.
Loco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Siberie lands a big head kick that sends Loco tumbling to the mat! Siberie takes a step backwards and waves Loco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Loco is rocked!
It looks like El Loco has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siberie throws a head kick but Loco moves out of range.
Oh Loco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A thudding body kick lands there by Siberie!
Siberie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Loco seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid body kick from Siberie.
A head kick by Siberie - that's a beauty! Loco is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Siberie can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jurendie Siberie!
Jurendie Siberie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Mais do que Pegadas - Projota. Hart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Betty. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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292 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Hart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Hart connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Hart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart cracks the inside of Hammer's front leg.
Hart misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Michael Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hammer some visible discomfort.
Hart cracks Hammer with a big elbow.
Hart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hammer some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here.
Hart grinds an elbow into Hammer's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to control Hart's posture but Hart avoids it.
Hart is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hammer to see if he's OK.
Hart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hammer some visible discomfort.
Hart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hammer to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart scoring with punches from side control.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hart works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hammer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hart scoring with punches and elbows.
Hart is working Hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hammer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hart connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hammer is rocked!
Hart scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hammer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hart can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hart!
Michael Hart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stonewall, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Claude Dillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Dillingham and Matt Mitrione Jr. Mitrione Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Claude Dillingham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione Jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrione Jr takes one on the button.
Mitrione Jr shoots and misses
enabling Dillingham to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitrione Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillingham is fending him off so far but Mitrione Jr persists. Nope, Dillingham circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillingham as he jumps to the side.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mitrione Jr.
Dillingham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillingham misses the jab.
Dillingham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillingham wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitrione Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dillingham has Mitrione Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillingham trying to land knees to the body.
Dillingham looking to throw knees to the head but Mitrione Jr is blocking nicely.
Dillingham missing with knees to the body.
Dillingham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitrione Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillingham throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitrione Jr.
Dillingham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitrione Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillingham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mitrione Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dillingham prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Dillingham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dillingham lands a shoulder strike.
Dillingham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mitrione Jr tries for a takedown but Dillingham manages to get underhooks.
Dillingham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillingham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dillingham tries to land a front kick but Mitrione Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillingham slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitrione Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillingham cracks Mitrione Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mitrione Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dillingham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dillingham chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillingham forces his way into half guard.
Mitrione Jr is trying to stand back up but Dillingham is controlling him
Dillingham slips a nice elbow through Mitrione Jr's hands, connecting with Mitrione Jr's forehead.
Mitrione Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dillingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitrione Jr keeping moving, preventing Dillingham from controlling successfully.
Dillingham looking to pass the guard.
Dillingham postures up in Mitrione Jr's guard and throws a big left but Mitrione Jr blocks it.
Dillingham preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillingham 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.
Mitrione Jr is looking for a triangle but Dillingham pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr wants to sweep here but Dillingham controlling him for the moment.
Mitrione Jr wants to stand and escape but Dillingham is having none of it.
Mitrione Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillingham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dillingham distracts Mitrione Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitrione Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillingham is controlling him.
Dillingham wants to control from the top but Mitrione Jr keeps moving.
Dillingham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitrione Jr keeping moving, preventing Dillingham from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pvt. Claude Dillingham wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dillingham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Dillingham, looking for a takedown. Mitrione Jr pushes Dillingham against the cage but Dillingham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillingham scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitrione Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitrione Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillingham thumps Mitrione Jr with a low kick.
Dillingham misses with a head kick.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillingham as he jumps to the side.
Mitrione Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mitrione Jr looks gassed!
Mitrione Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitrione Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dillingham to regain full guard.
Mitrione Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillingham keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mitrione Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillingham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitrione Jr somewhat.
Mitrione Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillingham swivels and escapes.
Mitrione Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillingham cracks Mitrione Jr with an open hand slap.
It looks like Matt Mitrione Jr has been cut.
Mitrione Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Dillingham. No joy for Mitrione Jr on that attempt.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillingham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitrione Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillingham misses with a straight right.
Mitrione Jr tries for a takedown but Dillingham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Dillingham.
Dillingham lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillingham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillingham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitrione Jr momentarily.
Dillingham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matt Mitrione Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillingham connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitrione Jr is breathing heavily.
Dillingham scoring well with a low kick there.
Dillingham leaves Mitrione Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dillingham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mitrione Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham throws a head kick that misses.
Mitrione Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillingham can pounce on him.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillingham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillingham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitrione Jr.
Dillingham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillingham.
Dillingham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitrione Jr under the eye.
Dillingham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillingham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dillingham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillingham connects with a leg kick. Mitrione Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitrione Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillingham instigates a clinch.
Dillingham breaks from the clinch.
Dillingham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillingham darts in and clinches Mitrione Jr up against the cage.
Dillingham lands a takedown into guard.
Dillingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr 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.
Dillingham stops Mitrione Jr from standing up.
Dillingham trying to control but Mitrione Jr is working from the bottom.
Dillingham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitrione Jr's head.
Dillingham scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillingham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitrione Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mitrione Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillingham prevents Mitrione Jr from getting back to his feet.
Dillingham wants to control from the top but Mitrione Jr keeps moving.
Dillingham lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrione Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillingham postures up and lands a big shot to Mitrione Jr's brow.
Dillingham is working Mitrione Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitrione Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillingham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dillingham wants to pass the guard but Mitrione Jr is keeping the position.
Dillingham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillingham is in close to Mitrione Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitrione Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillingham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillingham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitrione Jr has momentary wrist control but Dillingham slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillingham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitrione Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitrione Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillingham.
Mitrione Jr keeping moving, preventing Dillingham from controlling successfully.
Dillingham is standing up over Mitrione Jr. Mitrione Jr looks to escape but Dillingham dives into side control.
Dillingham trying to control the position but Mitrione Jr is working away.
Check out the look on Dillingham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dillingham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mitrione Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Mitrione Jr is staying active underneath Dillingham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillingham passes to full mount!
Dillingham landing punches.
Mitrione Jr is rocked!
Dillingham landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dillingham misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitrione Jr is defended easily by Dillingham.
Dillingham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillingham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillingham lands a big shot that drops Mitrione Jr! Can he finish him?
Mitrione Jr is still in real trouble! Can Dillingham finish him?
That has opened up Matt Mitrione Jr's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillingham loads up on a big left hand. Mitrione Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dillingham looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mitrione Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Dillingham celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pvt. Claude Dillingham!
Pvt. Claude Dillingham retains his welterweight title!
Pvt. Claude Dillingham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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