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NFC 162 Stark vs De Vos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lentti Pindegren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ledil Kuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Seger - Turn the Page. 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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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lentti Pindegren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ledil Kuch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pindegren misses with the combination.
Kuch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pindegren.
Pindegren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pindegren misses with an uppercut. Kuch saw that one coming.
Pindegren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pindegren jabs Kuch right on the nose. Kuch blinks but takes it well.
Pindegren avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuch. Pindegren shrugs it off though.
Pindegren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kuch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuch throws a lazy right hand but Pindegren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuch throws a big shot that misses.
Pindegren swings for the body but Kuch moves out of range.
Pindegren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuch pinned against the cage. Kuch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pindegren missing with a left hand there. Kuch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pindegren checks a leg kick nicely.
Pindegren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren lands a leg kick that knocks Kuch off balance momentarily.
Kuch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pindegren misses with the combination.
Kuch connects with a leg kick. Pindegren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Pindegren misses.
Kuch throws a leg kick but Pindegren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pindegren.
Kuch lands a jab-cross combination.
Pindegren throws a body punch but Kuch moves out of range.
No luck for Pindegren with that takedown attempt.
Pindegren throws a hook but Kuch blocks it.
Pindegren is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pindegren throws the left hand but Kuch avoids the punch easily.
Pindegren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pindegren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuch is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuch wants to stand and escape but Pindegren is having none of it.
Pindegren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pindegren controlling from the top position.
Pindegren wants to control from the top but Kuch keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuch wants to stand up but Pindegren is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuch dodges the punch combination from Pindegren.
Kuch cracks Pindegren with a good jab.
Kuch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pindegren.
Pindegren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuch.
Pindegren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pindegren shoots for a takedown but Kuch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuch looks to land a right hand but Pindegren moved out of range.
Kuch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuch dips to his left and cracks Pindegren with an uppercut!
Pindegren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pindegren fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuch loads up on a big right hand but Pindegren slips the punch.
Kuch misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pindegren misses with a wild body shot.
Kuch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pindegren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pindegren lands with a hook. Kuch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuch throws a push kick but Pindegren slaps the foot to one side.
Pindegren lands with a shot to the body.
Pindegren throws a body punch but Kuch moves out of range.
Pindegren looks to land a combination but Kuch avoids it well.
Kuch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lentti Pindegren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pindegren wants to clinch up but Kuch keeps it at a distance.
Kuch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pindegren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuch moves away.
Kuch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pindegren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuch.
Pindegren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuch's waist but Kuch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pindegren off to one side.
Kuch slips a jab from Pindegren.
Pindegren throws a jab when Kuch was well out of range.
A lazy left from Kuch finds it's target.
Pindegren throws a hook but Kuch avoids it easily.
Kuch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuch.
A big right from Pindegren misses.
Pindegren swinging wildly here.
Kuch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuch tries to clinch up.
Pindegren has managed to clinch.
Kuch is pressed up against the cage. Pindegren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuch down to the mat. Kuch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuch wants to clinch.
Kuch lands a lovely overhand right.
Lentti Pindegren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuch jabs Pindegren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pindegren throws a shot from downtown. Kuch moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Pindegren.
A cross from Kuch lands.
Pindegren blocks a jab.
Pindegren looks to land a left hand but Kuch moved out of range nicely.
Kuch throws a head kick that misses.
Pindegren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lentti Pindegren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pindegren.
Kuch throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuch digs a good body shot into Pindegren's ribs.
Pindegren checks a leg kick.
Kuch avoids the body shot from Pindegren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuch stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuch lands with a cross.
Pindegren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuch.
Pindegren throws a shot from downtown. Kuch moves away and avoids it.
Kuch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ledil Kuch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pindegren gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pindegren looks to land a strike but Kuch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pindegren pushes down on Kuch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuch is refusing to be controlled, as Pindegren sits in half guard.
Kuch regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pindegren.
Pindegren wants to pass the guard but Kuch is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pindegren 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.
Pindegren controlling from the top position.
Pindegren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kuch keeping moving, preventing Pindegren from controlling successfully.
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 Lentti Pindegren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pindegren.
Kuch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pindegren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuch to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pindegren throws out the jab.
Kuch moves forwards but Pindegren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pindegren moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Kuch misses its intended target.
Kuch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuch has Pindegren up against the cage in a clinch.
Pindegren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pindegren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuch.
Pindegren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuch.
Pindegren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuch lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindegren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuch regains guard.
Kuch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pindegren scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuch is trying to maintain a safe position but Pindegren gets an underhook and turns Kuch into the cage.
Good body shot from Kuch.
Pindegren blocks a body shot from Kuch.
Kuch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pindegren's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pindegren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuch tries to clinch up.
Kuch throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuch.
Pindegren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pindegren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pindegren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuch.
Kuch throws a jab when Pindegren was well out of range.
Pindegren misses the shot to the body.
Kuch throws a series of punches but Pindegren moves out of range.
Kuch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuch loads up on a big right hand but Pindegren slips the punch.
Pindegren throws an overhand right that lands on Kuch's shoulder, as Kuch tries to avoid the shot.
Kuch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pindegren moves away.
Pindegren scores with a punch to the head.
Pindegren avoids a kick to the body.
Pindegren checks a leg kick.
No luck for Pindegren with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindegren misses with a two punch combination.
Kuch lands a nice hook to Pindegren's body. Pindegren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pindegren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuch tests Pindegren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lentti Pindegren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pindegren shoots in for a takedown but Kuch shows good takedown defense.
Kuch misses with a double jab.
Kuch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pindegren's calf.
Kuch throws a body kick that misses.
Pindegren takes one to the side of the head.
Ledil Kuch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pindegren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuch's guard.
Kuch is looking to stand up but Pindegren isn't so interested in that idea.
Pindegren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lentti Pindegren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Pindegren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pindegren trying to control but Kuch is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pindegren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lentti Pindegren just wasn't active enough.
Pindegren scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ledil Kuch.
I think Pindegren 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ledil Kuch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ledil Kuch made sure he mentioned XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fists might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to International Love. Uusivirta has chosen Moonsorrow - Huuto as his entrance music. Tarmo Uusivirta has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Fists!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusivirta lands a slapping body shot.
Uusivirta connects with a leg kick. Fists looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fists stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta throws a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uusivirta.
Fists misses with an uppercut
and Uusivirta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fists drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fists tries to bum rush Uusivirta with a series of wild strikes but Uusivirta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fists takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uusivirta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uusivirta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Uusivirta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fists is breathing heavily.
Uusivirta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fists's calf.
Fists throws a push kick but Uusivirta slaps the foot to one side.
Uusivirta with a nice cross.
It looks like King Fists has been cut.
Fists tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uusivirta lands with a good body shot.
Fists misses the body punch
and Uusivirta counters with a leg kick.
Uusivirta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uusivirta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uusivirta cracks Fists with a good jab.
Uusivirta stuns Fists with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uusivirta stuns Fists with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uusivirta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fists's calf.
Uusivirta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fists doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusivirta lands a really nice looking cross but Fists seems unphased.
Uusivirta lands a high kick!
Fists on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Uusivirta lands but Fists takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Uusivirta!
A solid leg kick lands there for Uusivirta.
Uusivirta scores with a head kick.
Fists is rocked!
Fists takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uusivirta connects with an inside leg kick.
Uusivirta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fists at a distance.
King Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uusivirta jabs Fists to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uusivirta digs a good hook to Fists's body.
Fists takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uusivirta jabs at Fists's body.
Fists takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King Fists's cut is getting worse.
Fists takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uusivirta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Fists is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusivirta lands a hook that stumbles Fists back into the cage. Uusivirta follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Fists to the canvas! Uusivirta pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Fists has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tarmo Uusivirta!
Tarmo Uusivirta gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor's entrance music is Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). A fine choice. Goat has chosen Impaled Nazarene - Cult of the Goat as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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148 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goat.
Billy Goat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat thuds his right hand into MacGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Goat.
MacGregor throws a wild body kick that Goat sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Goat does it's job there.
Goat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacGregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goat. That's going to slow MacGregor down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Goat's head.
Goat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacGregor's 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.
Goat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goat landing strikes.
MacGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Goat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGregor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGregor tries to reverse the position but Goat maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor is working hard here to advance position.
Goat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacGregor can't escape the position.
Goat wants to control the pace but MacGregor is squirming around nicely.
Goat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacGregor is on top in guard.
MacGregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat keeping moving, preventing MacGregor from controlling successfully.
Osgar MacGregor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goat connects with a single shot there.
Goat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacGregor's waist but MacGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goat off to one side.
MacGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacGregor.
MacGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Goat's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goat lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacGregor.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGregor moves out of range as Goat strikes.
MacGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacGregor takes a swing at Goat's ribcage but misses.
Goat misses the jab.
MacGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Goat misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor lands a nice hook to Goat's body. Goat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Goat misses.
Goat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat 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.
Goat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goat.
Billy Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGregor.
Goat dives in and scores a takedown into MacGregor's guard.
Goat pushes down on MacGregor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGregor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goat passes into side control!
Goat landing strikes.
MacGregor is looking to reverse the position.
Goat postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacGregor manages to get back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goat working over MacGregor with some ground and pound. MacGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goat connects with a nice short shot to MacGregor's temple.
MacGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goat is working away from the top position though.
MacGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Goat there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor gets full guard.
MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Goat defends easily.
Goat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat throwing strikes but missing.
Goat wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving.
Goat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
MacGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goat!
MacGregor prevents Goat from getting the reversal.
MacGregor content just to control the position here.
MacGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat tries to lock up and control but MacGregor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGregor controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goat thumps MacGregor with a low kick.
Goat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat moves forwards but MacGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacGregor.
Goat throws a leg kick
and MacGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goat's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor leaves Goat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goat missing with a left hand there. MacGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goat is defended easily by MacGregor.
Goat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Goat.
MacGregor staying out of range there.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGregor throws a push kick but Goat slaps the foot to one side.
MacGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Billy Goat has been cut.
Goat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat misses with an uppercut. MacGregor saw that one coming.
MacGregor with a jab.
Goat lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goat lands a front kick.
Goat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGregor.
Goat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osgar MacGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacGregor - that will leave a mark!
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGregor.
MacGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor connects with a body shot.
Goat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacGregor counters with a good, hard body kick but Goat shrugs it off.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goat on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Goat.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacGregor breaks the clinch.
Goat scores with a head kick.
Goat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor pushes Goat away with a front kick.
Goat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacGregor misses with a jab to the body
and Goat counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacGregor throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goat blocks a low kick nicely.
Goat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacGregor checks it well.
Goat shoots in for a takedown but MacGregor shows good takedown defense.
Osgar MacGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.
Goat throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor throws a shot from downtown. Goat moves away and avoids it.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from MacGregor.
MacGregor scores with a hook to the body. Goat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goat 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Goat!
Our winner, Billy Goat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven S Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovyev thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Svensson lands with a nice body kick.
Svensson throws a hook but Solovyev blocks it.
Solovyev throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solovyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Solovyev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Svensson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.
Solovyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Svensson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson slips a straight right by Solovyev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovyev fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Svensson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot lands for Solovyev.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev throws a front kick aimed at Svensson's knee but Svensson avoids it well.
Solovyev slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
Svensson takes one to the chin there.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Solovyev slips the punch.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Svensson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
Solovyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Solovyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.
Svensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Solovyev moves out of range.
Svensson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solovyev scores with a jab. Svensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Solovyev loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Solovyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Solovyev's ribs.
Sven S Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two 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!
Solovyev throws a chopping leg kick but Svensson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solovyev ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solovyev.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Svensson cracks Solovyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solovyev.
Solovyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solovyev throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson swings for the body but Solovyev moves out of range.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Solovyev off balance momentarily.
Svensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solovyev.
Svensson looks to land a combination but Solovyev avoids it well.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solovyev lands a right hook to the body.
Svensson misses with a combination
and Solovyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solovyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solovyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
Svensson closes the distance and pushes Solovyev back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Solovyev.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solovyev.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
and Solovyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson misses with a kick to the body.
Solovyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
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!
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solovyev.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Solovyev moved out of range nicely.
Solovyev thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson misses with a hook. Solovyev ducked under it nicely.
Svensson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solovyev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svensson's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch
and Solovyev counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Solovyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solovyev.
Solovyev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Solovyev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Svensson's head.
Solovyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solovyev manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Solovyev as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solovyev jabs Svensson right on the nose. Svensson blinks but takes it well.
Solovyev misses with a body kick.
Solovyev scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Solovyev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Solovyev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Solovyev there.
Svensson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solovyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson blocks a jab.
Solovyev throws a leg kick that misses.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solovyev.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solovyev checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solovyev circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensson. That's going to slow Solovyev down.
Svensson moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.
A jab from Solovyev does it's job there.
Solovyev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Solovyev moved out of range.
Solovyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svensson on the side of the head.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Solovyev slips under a jab.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson swings for the body but Solovyev moves out of range.
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svensson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Svensson tries to land a leg kick but Solovyev saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svensson checks a leg kick.
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solovyev.
Solovyev slips under a jab from Svensson.
Solovyev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Solovyev misses with a two punch combination.
Svensson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solovyev punishes Svensson's body with a nice straight punch.
Solovyev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solovyev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Svensson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solovyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solovyev looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solovyev.
Svensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Solovyev.
A jab from Solovyev finds it's way through Svensson's defenses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
A good leg kick by Solovyev.
A bone on bone clash there as Solovyev blocks the leg kick.
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solovyev can pounce on him.
Svensson slips under a jab from Solovyev.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solovyev 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.
Nice shot lands for Solovyev.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Solovyev.
Solovyev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svensson checks a low kick from Solovyev.
Solovyev thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Solovyev. Those never looked like landing.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Solovyev moved out of range.
Svensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Svensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svensson lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Solovyev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Svensson.
Svensson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solovyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a hook. Solovyev ducked under it nicely.
Svensson throws a jab when Solovyev was well out of range.
Svensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solovyev.
Solovyev misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Svensson looks to land a right hand but Solovyev moved out of range.
Solovyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Solovyev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensson under the eye.
Solovyev scores with a decent looking hook.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Solovyev misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson misses with a head kick.
Solovyev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev works the jab nicely.
Svensson lands a head shot.
Solovyev feints and then cracks Svensson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensson down.
Solovyev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svensson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solovyev scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Svensson misses with a hook.
Solovyev misses with a two punch combination.
Solovyev blocks a head kick by Svensson.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svensson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solovyev's calf.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Solovyev throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Solovyev.
Svensson lands with an overhand left.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson defending well as Solovyev loads up on a big left hand.
Solovyev thuds his right hand into Svensson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solovyev avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Solovyev with a jab.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Solovyev.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Solovyev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solovyev.
Solovyev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solovyev slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Solovyev as he connects with a hook.
Solovyev throws a shot to the body.
Solovyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a right hand
and Solovyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solovyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Solovyev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson swings for the body but Solovyev moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Svensson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Solovyev - the referee stops the clock and Svensson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Solovyev. Svensson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Solovyev misses.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Svensson throws a wild body kick that Solovyev sees coming a mile off.
Svensson fails to land with a series of punches.
Solovyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solovyev, as that shot connected.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Solovyev with a nice cross.
Svensson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Solovyev moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensson.
Svensson tries to work over Solovyev's front leg with a kick but Solovyev checks it.
Solovyev misses with a wild combination.
Vladimir Solovyev 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.
Solovyev avoids a kick to the body.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solovyev moves away.
Solovyev throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Solovyev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Solovyev's head but Solovyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sven S Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Solovyev.
Svensson tries to work over Solovyev's front leg with a kick but Solovyev checks it.
Svensson with a jab.
Svensson misses the jab.
Svensson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solovyev throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Solovyev throws a right and a left that Svensson avoids nicely.
Svensson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solovyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Solovyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solovyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev lands a slapping body shot.
Solovyev throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson throws a head kick but Solovyev moves out of range.
Solovyev lands a nice shot that snaps Svensson's head back.
Solovyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Solovyev.
Solovyev blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solovyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Svensson lunges at Solovyev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solovyev's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svensson misses with a leg kick.
Svensson moves out of range as Solovyev throws a body kick.
Solovyev throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease.
Svensson throws a right hand that Solovyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Solovyev also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Solovyev.
I've got Solovyev 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Solovyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Solovyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Adam Resso told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Resso!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Resso misses with a kick to the body
and Balingit counters with a left to the body.
Resso tries to keep at a distance but Balingit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Resso lands an elbow just above Balingit 's eye.
Resso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balingit avoids it.
Resso missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Balingit tries a body shot but Resso blocks it.
Resso misses with a punch to the body.
Balingit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balingit digs a right hand underneath Resso's ribcage. Resso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balingit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Resso looks gassed!
Stalling in the clinch from Balingit.
Balingit scores with a shoulder strike.
Resso misses with a body punch.
Resso has Balingit pressed against the cage.
Resso is trying to stall.
Balingit gets through Resso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balingit blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit is pushing Resso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Resso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balingit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Resso backwards.
Balingit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balingit misses with a knee to the head.
Resso prevents a body shot from Balingit.
Balingit tries to work over Resso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Resso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balingit landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Balingit.
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!
Balingit is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balingit.
A hook to the body from Balingit.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balingit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balingit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balingit lands a left hand.
Balingit tries to land a knee to the head but Resso blocks with his arms.
Balingit lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Balingit on the inside.
Balingit working Resso over with knees to the body.
Balingit lands a good knee to the midsection. Resso won't want to take too many of those.
Balingit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balingit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balingit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balingit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Resso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Resso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Balingit.
Balingit managing to block the knees to the body from Resso.
Balingit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balingit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Resso's elbow.
Balingit lands a big knee! That's hurt Resso! Oh, he's all over the place! Balingit lands another knee that sends Resso to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ej Balingit!
Ej Balingit gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by TBR - Bigger Than Kiss. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Human Sacrifice. Harry Stroker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Stroker slips the punch.
Stroker pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stroker. That one must have hurt.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stroker.
Silva looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Stroker lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Stroker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stroker finish him?!
Silva is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
Stroker cracks Silva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Silva falls backwards against the cage. Stroker follows up with more strikes that drop Silva to his knees. Stroker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Stroker!
A very excited looking Harry Stroker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes into the arena with Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around blaring out of the sound system. Rebo has chosen Papa Roach - Burn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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329 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
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen fails with the takedown.
Tolonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tolonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rebo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tolonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Rebo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rebo is just out of range.
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Tolonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rebo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rebo is trying to control Tolonen's posture but Tolonen avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rebo is trying to improve his position.
Rebo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tolonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rebo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tolonen's best efforts.
Tolonen is keen to just control but Rebo is a slippery customer.
Tolonen is really struggling to control Rebo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ground and pound from Tolonen.
Rebo is looking to control Tolonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rebo avoid being mounted?
Tolonen controlling the pace.
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebo gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebo working for a triangle but Tolonen defends it easily.
Tolonen is in close to Rebo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebo working a defensive guard here.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen throwing strikes from guard but Rebo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebo is keeping the position for now.
Tolonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tolonen trying to control but Rebo is working from the bottom.
Rebo looking to control.
Tolonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tolonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rebo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tolonen has managed to get both his arms back between Rebo's legs - danger averted.
Tolonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tolonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tolonen lands a couple of digs.
Rebo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rebo working a defensive guard here.
Tolonen trying to control but Rebo is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen prevents Rebo from getting back to his feet.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rebo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rebo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolonen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rebo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tolonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rebo looks for the body kick but Tolonen saw that one coming.
Rebo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rebo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tolonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tolonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rebo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tolonen.
Tore Rebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolonen.
Rebo avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses the jab.
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rebo.
Rebo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Rebo.
Rebo blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses
and Rebo counters with a leg kick.
Tore Rebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebo lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rebo checks a leg kick.
Tolonen wants to land a leg kick but Rebo is out of range.
Rebo connects with an inside leg kick.
Rebo misses with a body kick.
Rebo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Rebo tenderised Tolonen's leg. Tolonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rebo.
Rebo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rebo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rebo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rebo.
Rebo misses with the combination.
Tolonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rebo.
A lazy left from Rebo finds it's target.
Rebo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rebo. That snapped Tolonen's head back.
Rebo misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rebo.
Rebo scores with a leg kick.
Rebo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rebo lands a left and a right that send Tolonen crashing to the mat, dazed. Rebo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tolonen is rocked!
Rebo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Tolonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rebo swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rebo - that will leave a mark!
Rebo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rebo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tore Rebo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tore Rebo thanked $10 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naoto Sugawara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter cracks the inside of Sugawara's front leg.
Poulter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sugawara misses with a hook.
Poulter connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Poulter throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Poulter as he checks the leg kick.
Sugawara avoids the body shot from Poulter.
Sugawara is looking to land body kicks.
Sugawara thuds his shin into the meat of Poulter's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulter tried to score with a low kick but Sugawara checks it.
Sugawara throws a lazy body kick
and Poulter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sugawara really felt that one!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sugawara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sugawara lands a leg kick that knocks Poulter off balance momentarily.
Sugawara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sugawara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sugawara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara misses with a double jab.
Sugawara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poulter is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sugawara.
Poulter ducks under a wild hook from Sugawara.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poulter.
Sugawara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poulter.
Poulter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulter cracks the inside of Sugawara's front leg.
Poulter checks a low kick from Sugawara.
Sugawara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Naoto Sugawara's cut even more.
A cross from Poulter lands.
Sugawara throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sugawara misses with a leg kick.
Sugawara misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poulter forces Sugawara back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poulter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sugawara swings wildly with an uppercut but Poulter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sugawara has a couple of punches blocked by Poulter.
Sugawara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poulter.
Poulter lands a knee to the head.
Poulter tries a knee to the head but Sugawara blocks it.
Poulter blocks a body shot from Sugawara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter taking a breather.
Poulter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poulter misses with a knee strike.
Sugawara lands a right hand.
Poulter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara has a couple of punches blocked by Poulter.
Sugawara keeps control of Poulter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poulter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sugawara blocks it with crossed arms.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
Sugawara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poulter can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poulter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Sugawara as the two fighters clinch.
Sugawara throws a head punch that misses.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poulter tries a knee to the head but Sugawara blocks it.
Sugawara misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poulter looking to throw knees to the head but Sugawara is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Sugawara.
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!
Sugawara tries a body shot but Poulter blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Poulter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sugawara throws a hook to the side of Poulter's head but Poulter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sugawara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poulter moves away.
Poulter misses with a right hand
and Sugawara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugawara throws a leg kick
and Poulter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poulter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poulter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sugawara's calf.
Poulter checks a leg kick.
Poulter tries to land a front kick but Sugawara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sugawara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poulter scores with a hook to the body. Sugawara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poulter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sugawara throws a shot from downtown. Poulter moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Sugawara.
Sugawara's corner calls for a 1-2. Sugawara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sugawara checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara throws a one two combo.
Poulter fakes the leg kick and cracks Sugawara in the body.
Poulter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Sugawara misses
and Poulter counters with an outside leg kick.
Poulter misses with an uppercut. Sugawara saw that one coming.
Sugawara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poulter's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sugawara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sugawara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poulter.
Poulter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poulter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sugawara.
Sugawara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sugawara.
Poulter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sugawara's head.
A slow jab from Sugawara misses its intended target.
Poulter misses with a shot to the body
and Sugawara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sugawara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poulter ducks under a wild hook from Sugawara.
Sugawara misses with a low kick.
Sugawara connects with the punch.
Poulter slips a jab and a cross from Sugawara.
Paul Poulter is winning the standup battle so far.
Poulter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sugawara's sensitive parts.
Poulter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Poulter.
Sugawara throws the left hand but Poulter avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara misses with a low kick.
Poulter throws a head kick but Sugawara moves out of range.
Poulter scoring well with a low kick there.
Poulter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sugawara.
Sugawara blocks a leg kick.
Sugawara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poulter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sugawara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poulter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poulter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poulter throws a head kick but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poulter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a nice head kick!
The cut above Naoto Sugawara's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulter throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Poulter.
Sugawara moves out of range of the body kick from Poulter.
A slow jab from Poulter misses its intended target.
Sugawara thows a body shot but no joy.
Sugawara misses the jab.
Poulter staying out of range there.
Poulter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sugawara looks to score with a jab to the body but Poulter is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sugawara throws a jab when Poulter was well out of range.
Sugawara misses the shot to the body.
Sugawara throws a hook but Poulter avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naoto Sugawara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sugawara throws a shot from downtown. Poulter moves away and avoids it.
Sugawara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sugawara connects with a leg kick. Poulter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sugawara throws a low kick but Poulter moves out of range easily.
Sugawara throws a lazy uppercut
and Poulter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poulter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sugawara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sugawara looks for the body kick but Poulter saw that one coming.
Poulter scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sugawara misses.
Poulter wants to clinch.
Poulter scores with a head kick. Sugawara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sugawara.
Sugawara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulter on the side of the head.
Sugawara throws a low kick but Poulter avoids it.
Good shot there by Sugawara.
Poulter checks a leg kick nicely.
Sugawara thows a body shot but no joy.
Poulter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sugawara.
Poulter connects with a leg kick. Sugawara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Poulter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sugawara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poulter lands with a slapping head kick.
Poulter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sugawara.
Poulter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugawara. Poulter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Poulter.
Poulter moves out of range as Sugawara strikes.
Sugawara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sugawara throws a leg kick but Poulter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sugawara sizes up Poulter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poulter moves into range and clinches up with Sugawara.
Poulter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poulter.
Sugawara pushes Poulter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sugawara tries to work over Poulter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Poulter trying to land knees to the body.
Poulter is trying to break free.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Poulter.
Sugawara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poulter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sugawara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
Poulter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sugawara or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Poulter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sugawara lands a nice uppercut.
Poulter misses with a knee strike.
Sugawara struggles to land a body shot inside as Poulter controls his hands.
Sugawara tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Sugawara back against the cage.
Poulter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poulter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sugawara is defending well for now.
Sugawara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sugawara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sugawara scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naoto Sugawara.
I think Sugawara 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Naoto Sugawara!
Naoto Sugawara 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi has chosen Scary as his entrance music. Takanori Gomi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seppo Taalasmaa's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi misses with a leg kick.
Taalasmaa dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Taalasmaa's head and hops out.
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taalasmaa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taalasmaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomi's head.
Taalasmaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taalasmaa.
Gomi trying to hold on to Taalasmaa's head to control him but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa is nestled in close to Gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taalasmaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomi defending well though.
Taalasmaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.
Gomi won't allow Taalasmaa to pass to mount.
Taalasmaa is thwarting Gomi's attempts to control the position.
Gomi wants to improve his position but Taalasmaa is controlling well.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa wants to control but Gomi is keeping him busy.
Taalasmaa 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.
Taalasmaa winds up and cracks Gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gomi is looking for a sweep. Taalasmaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taalasmaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomi is looking to escape.
Taalasmaa is trying to control. Gomi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Taalasmaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi is controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
Taalasmaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
Gomi trying to control the position.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa preventing the sweep.
Gomi pulls Taalasmaa in close to prevent any damage.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomi wants to stand but Taalasmaa is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomi is on top in guard.
Gomi is looking to work some ground and pound but Taalasmaa has wrist control.
Taalasmaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Taalasmaa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Gomi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gomi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Taalasmaa with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee warns Gomi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from Gomi to control.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount.
Gomi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taalasmaa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomi is rocked!
Taalasmaa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gomi?
Gomi is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
Taalasmaa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gomi bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Taalasmaa and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Taalasmaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lowieke De Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Cmon Feel The Noise. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Vos's choice of entrance music: Hatsjikidee. Thomas Stark had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lowieke De Vos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vos lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
De Vos misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
De Vos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Stark.
De Vos misses with the combination.
De Vos tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Vos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
De Vos throws a low kick, looking for Stark's leg but Stark calmly moves out of range.
Stark slips a straight right by De Vos.
De Vos misses with a leg kick
and Stark counters with a nice body kick.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from De Vos.
De Vos throws a solid leg kick but Stark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Vos.
Stark throws a body punch but De Vos moves out of range.
De Vos looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from De Vos.
Lowieke De Vos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Vos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stark.
De Vos misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of De Vos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lowieke De Vos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark throws a front kick that sends De Vos stumbling back into the cage.
Stark moves out of range as De Vos strikes.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
De Vos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Vos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick from De Vos.
De Vos misses with a straight left.
Stark clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands an elbow inside that De Vos shrugs off.
De Vos misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vos lands an uppercut.
De Vos misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Vos throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark working aggressively here.
De Vos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Vos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Stark.
De Vos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Vos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark prevents a body shot from De Vos.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as De Vos controls the action.
Stark lands an elbow that stopped De Vos in his tracks for a moment.
De Vos swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Vos misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vos blocks an elbow strike.
De Vos lands with a light punch inside.
De Vos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vos misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Vos has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Vos looks gassed!
De Vos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Vos throws a head punch that misses.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark blocks a head kick by De Vos.
De Vos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vos throws a chopping leg kick but Stark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Vos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Lowieke De Vos's cut even more.
De Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
A shot to the liver by De Vos. Beautiful body shot.
De Vos throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from De Vos.
An inside leg kick from Stark misses.
Stark moves into range and clinches up with De Vos.
Stark lands an elbow that stopped De Vos in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lowieke De Vos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Vos throws a low kick but Stark avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stark.
Thomas Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
De Vos misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
De Vos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from De Vos finds it's target.
De Vos avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Vos moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stark.
De Vos lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from De Vos.
Stark thumps De Vos with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and De Vos counters with a stiff right hand.
De Vos scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! De Vos slams his shin into Stark's torso.
Stark takes a swing at De Vos's ribcage but misses.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
De Vos moves out of range of the strikes.
De Vos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
De Vos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark slips under a jab.
A low kick from De Vos is predictable there
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by De Vos.
Stark takes a swing at De Vos's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of De Vos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Vos throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Stark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Vos connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
De Vos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark dodges the punch combination from De Vos.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Vos misses with a looping right.
Stark lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Vos's sensitive parts.
De Vos misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
De Vos connects with a leg kick. Stark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Vos.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Vos's calf.
Stark connects with a right hand. De Vos shakes it off.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
De Vos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Stark.
The cut above Lowieke De Vos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stark checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.
De Vos is breathing heavily.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark throws the left hand but De Vos avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vos walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Vos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Vos is rocked!
Stark wants to clinch up but De Vos keeps it at a distance.
De Vos is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
De Vos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from De Vos misses.
De Vos seems to have recovered his senses.
De Vos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a low kick.
De Vos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark lands a jab.
De Vos throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lowieke De Vos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stark throws a leg kick
and De Vos counters with an outside leg kick.
De Vos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
A low kick from De Vos is predictable there
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Vos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Vos is looking to land body kicks.
De Vos misses with an uppercut.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for De Vos. That snapped Stark's head back.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vos.
De Vos misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Stark throws a body punch but De Vos moves out of range.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
De Vos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stark moves away from the strike by De Vos.
De Vos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Vos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Vos looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Vos misses with a body kick.
Stark clinches with his opponent.
De Vos misses with the head strike.
De Vos lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vos blocks an elbow strike.
De Vos digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
De Vos lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stark lands an elbow just above De Vos 's eye.
Stark lands an elbow that stopped De Vos in his tracks for a moment.
Stark tries to work over De Vos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Vos misses with a punch to the body.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Stark tenderised De Vos's leg. De Vos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Vos!
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for De Vos. That snapped Stark's head back.
De Vos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lowieke De Vos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stark blocks a head kick by De Vos.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Vos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vos.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks De Vos off balance momentarily.
De Vos takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
De Vos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Vos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stark. Stark obviously looking to wear him down.
De Vos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stark waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract De Vos. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped De Vos to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
De Vos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark wants to control from the top but De Vos keeps moving.
De Vos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Vos 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Vos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lowieke De Vos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Vos jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
De Vos thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark slips a jab from De Vos.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
De Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark rushes De Vos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Vos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Vos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
A right hand to the body from De Vos.
De Vos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark working De Vos over with knees to the body.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but De Vos avoids the damage to the body.
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark lands a hook that snaps the head of De Vos backwards.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
De Vos misses with a body punch.
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Vos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
De Vos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Vos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Vos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark misses with a body punch.
Stark misses with some punches.
De Vos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from De Vos on the inside.
Stark creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vos's defenses.
De Vos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with a low kick.
De Vos throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
De Vos moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark lands with a cross.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of De Vos's head.
De Vos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and De Vos counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee.
A good leg kick by Stark.
De Vos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
De Vos misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from De Vos misses
and De Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and De Vos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark throws a front kick aimed at De Vos's knee but De Vos avoids it well.
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
De Vos feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stark throws a leg kick but De Vos sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vos digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
De Vos looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
De Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Vos misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vos misses with an uppercut.
De Vos stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark connects with a leg kick. De Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Vos misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and De Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vos.
Stark blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lowieke De Vos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lowieke De Vos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Vos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vos moves away.
De Vos takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
De Vos throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
De Vos scores with a decent looking hook.
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Vos is out of range.
De Vos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark throws a hook but De Vos avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Vos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vos tries to score with a low kick but Stark moves his leg out of the way.
Stark wants to land a leg kick but De Vos is out of range.
Stark moves out of range as De Vos strikes.
De Vos feints a jab promting Stark to slip. De Vos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Vos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stark tries to clinch there but De Vos circles away.
De Vos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
De Vos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Vos blocks a low kick nicely.
De Vos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Vos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Vos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Vos moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Nice body kick from Stark.
De Vos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vos.
Stark connects with a leg kick. De Vos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stark cracks De Vos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Vos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Vos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stark tries to clinch up.
De Vos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Lowieke De Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Vos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.
De Vos lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Vos misses with a double jab.
De Vos lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
De Vos throws a body kick that misses
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow De Vos down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. De Vos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Vos moves out of range as Stark strikes.
De Vos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark throws a leg kick but De Vos checks it.
Stark avoids a kick to the body.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Vos back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lowieke De Vos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Stark!
Thomas Stark retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Thomas Stark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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