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V.O.G 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takoy comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - End of Line. 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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230 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Takoy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Black! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Odin Takoy has been cut. Takoy has managed to clinch.
Takoy breaks from the clinch.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takoy. Takoy lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Lex Black has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Takoy throws a right and a left that both miss. Takoy blocks a head kick by Black.
Takoy blocks a head kick by Black.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Takoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Decent striking displayed by Takoy there. Some wild striking there from Takoy.
No joy there for Takoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a head kick but Takoy moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses and Takoy counters with a left hand that sends Black to the canvas!
Black is rocked! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Takoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Odin Takoy just wasn't active enough. Takoy cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs. Black looks gassed! Black throws a lazy head kick and Takoy counters with a right hand that sends Black tumbling to the canvas! Can Takoy finish him? He dives into Black's guard looking to do just that! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Takoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Black, up you get! Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black throws a head kick that misses and Takoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Black is in trouble here! Takoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Takoy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Black Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Burcev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Black Fedor! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fedor with a lazy takedown attempt and Burcev counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like The Black Fedor has been cut. Fedor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Burcev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Fedor. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fedor to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Burcev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burcev is working Fedor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That has opened up The Black Fedor's cut even more. Fedor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Burcev lands with a right and another and another! Fedor is in big trouble! Burcev lands again and this time it's lights out for Fedor! A quality knockout there for Burcev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Burcev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Cranshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by I Am A Real American. Steve Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
28 - 16 - 1 |
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189 cm
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280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rogers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Cranshow! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogers moves into range and clinches up with Cranshow. Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cranshow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Cranshow misses with an elbow over the top. Cranshow scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogers. Rogers works on Cranshow's body with a couple of short punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cranshow. A short uppercut from Rogers. This has been an exciting period of action! Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cranshow backwards. Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranshows head. A body shot lands from Rogers.
Cranshow stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position. Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rogers. Cranshow pressing his opponent against the cage. Rogers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cranshow with a big uppercut! Cranshow tries to clinch up but Rogers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cranshow to the mat! Cranshow covers up and Rogers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Set Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herschel Perschbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes into the arena with Eminem - Moking Bird blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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188 cm
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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199 cm
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275 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Set Morris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herschel Perschbacher! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morris scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Morris. Morris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Herschel Perschbacher has been cut. 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! Morris misses the shot to the body. A head kick by Morris misses and Perschbacher counters with a straight right hand. Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Morris moves out of range of the leg kick from Perschbacher. Morris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Morris tries a knee to the head but Perschbacher blocks it.
Morris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perschbacher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Perschbacher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morris. Perschbacher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Perschbacher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perschbacher throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Perschbacher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morris is out of range and Perschbacher settles back down. A big head kick from Morris and Perschbacher is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Perschbacher is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Morris postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Perschbacher covers up, he's hurt! Morris keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Morris and the ref steps in to end the fight! Morris can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Set Morris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Dummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hancock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dummer! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hancock checks a leg kick nicely. Dummer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hancock slips a jab from Dummer. Dummer scores with a jab. Hancock acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Dummer. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet. Dummer throws a low kick but Hancock moves out of range easily. Dummer throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range. Dummer looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hancock being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dummer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hancock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hancock keeping full guard, as Dummer tries to pass.
Jack Dummer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Dummer looks to land a combination but Hancock avoids it well. Dummer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hancock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dummer content to stall in guard here. Dummer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Dummer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hancock is keeping the position for now. Hancock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dummer controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Dummer. Dummer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hancock's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hancock is looking to score with low kicks. Dummer misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dummer throws out a loose jab but Hancock uses good head movement to avoid it. Jack Dummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hancock throws a sloppy head kick and Dummer moves out of range easily. Dummer throws a leg kick and Hancock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Dummer stuns Hancock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dummer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hancock is defending against the submission attempts here by Dummer.
Hancock wants to get back to his feet. Hancock is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Dummer. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dummer in particular looking to stall. Hancock is trying to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Dummer wasn't active enough on the ground. Hancock throws a series of punches but Dummer avoids them all with ease. Dummer works Hancock's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dummer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hancock is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hancock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dummer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hancock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dummer.
A clash of legs there as Hancock blocks the low kick. Dummer with a nice cross. Dummer connects with the punch. Hancock ducks straight into an uppercut from Dummer and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hancock manages to regain guard straight away.
Hancock is rocked! Dummer controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Oh Hancock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hancock seems to have got his legs back now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dummer dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Dummer misses with the combination.
Nice combo by Dummer! Oh, that's hurt him - Hancock falls to the canvas and Dummer follows him into side control.
Hancock is rocked!
It looks like John Hancock has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hancock seems a little lost for a moment, as Dummer dominates the positioning. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Dummer wasn't active enough on the ground. Dummer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dummer looks to land a combination but Hancock avoids it well. Dummer throws a head kick but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock takes a shot right to the bread basket. John Hancock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Excellent takedown into side control there by Dummer. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dummer controlling the position from side mount. Dummer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hancock pushes Dummer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dummer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Dummer staying calm.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Dummer was stalling too much, according to the referee. Dummer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hancock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dummer. Hancock ducks under a wild hook from Dummer. Dummer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hancock. Hancock tries a head kick but it misses.
Hancock throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jack Dummer has been cut. Dummer throws a big shot that misses. John Hancock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dummer looks to throw the jab but Hancock is out of range. Dummer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dummer cracks Hancock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hancock slips under a jab. Dummer throws a good cross that connects.
Dummer misses with a body shot.
Hancock checks a leg kick. Dummer is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dummer throws a right and a left that Hancock avoids nicely. Dummer throws a looping overhand right but Hancock ducks down to avoid it. Hancock thumps Dummer with a low kick. Hancock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dummer throws out the jab. Hancock throws a head kick but Dummer moves out of range.
Hancock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dummer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack Dummer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dummer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hancock moves away. Dummer throws out a loose jab but Hancock uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dummer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dummer 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. Dummer tries to bum rush Hancock with a series of wild strikes but Hancock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hancock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dummer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dummer misses with a hook. Hancock ducked under it nicely. Dummer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dummer. Dummer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hancock sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dummer thows a left - swing and a miss! Sloppy strikes from Dummer. Those never looked like landing. Dummer has a takedown stuffed. Hancock throws a head kick but Dummer moves out of range.
Dummer lands with a good body shot. Hancock pushes Dummer away with a front kick. Hancock 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! Hancock throws a head kick that misses. The fighters circling - Dummer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hancock tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A combination from Dummer does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dummer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it. Both fighters circling a little - Hancock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dummer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hancock - the referee stops the clock and Dummer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hancock. Dummer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hancock lands a head kick. Dummer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hancock lands a head kick. Dummer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hancock.
Hancock throws a head kick that half lands.
Dummer blocks a head kick by Hancock.
Dummer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A clash of legs there as Hancock blocks the low kick. Dummer throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range. Dummer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it. Hancock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dummer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Dummer.
Dummer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hancock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dummer. Dummer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hancock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dummer. That did some damage! Hancock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dummer's head. Nice defenses there by Hancock. Hancock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hancock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hancock lands with a kick to the temple. Dummer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hancock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dummer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hancock.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dummer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Dummer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Hancock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dummer. Dummer stands up over Hancock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dummer 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Dummer wasn't active enough on the ground. Dummer throws a leg kick that is checked and Hancock counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dummer misses with a low kick.
Dummer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dummer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dummer in particular looking to stall. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! John Hancock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jack Dummer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Dummer wasn't active enough on the ground. Hancock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dummer.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Hancock. Well Dummer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dummer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Berlley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Ya kuplu tebe dom. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Berlley! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Berlley shoots for a takedown but Sobolev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Sobolev. Berlley does a little dance to reset his feet. Berlley tries for a takedown but Sobolev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sobolev swinging wildly here.
Berlley 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. A head kick misses from Berlley. Sobolev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobolev showed some decent athleticism there. Sobolev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. 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. Sobolev connects with a nice short shot to Berlley's temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berlley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berlley looking for a sweep. Not yet Berlley, not yet. Berlley is trying to control the position but Sobolev postures up. Sobolev 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. Sobolev preventing the sweep. Sobolev chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobolev's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sobolev wants to control from the top but Berlley keeps moving. Berlley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobolev is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sobolev with a nice head shot there. Sobolev cracks Berlley with a solid left hand. Sobolev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Berlley has his foot on Sobolev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobolev works his way back into a safe position though. Sobolev stands up over Berlley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sobolev pushes down on Berlley's leg and manages to get into half guard. Sobolev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Sobolev scores with a couple of good hammerfists. This has been an exciting period of action! Sobolev wants to take a breather but Berlley is having none of it. Sobolev scores with a big shot! Berlley's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Berlley! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasiliy Sobolev! Vasiliy Sobolev was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigogo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parapapapa. 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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32
287 lbs
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Kamehameha! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kamehameha blocks a head kick by Rigogo.
Rigogo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamehameha was covering up waiting for the punch and Rigogo finishes the takedown easily into guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kamehameha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rigogo. Rigogo forces his way into half guard. Rigogo wants to control but Kamehameha is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rigogo passes to side control. Rigogo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rigogo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Rigogo trying to control the position but Kamehameha is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Kamehameha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kamehameha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamehameha is trying to stand.
Rigogo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rigogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamehameha defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rigogo thows a huge punch but Kamehameha dodges it nicely.
Rigogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamehameha keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vazren Rigogo 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.
Rigogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kamehameha. Those never looked like landing. A left and a right from Kamehameha both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Vazren Rigogo has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rigogo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kamehameha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rigogo. Rigogo misses with a head kick.
Rigogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Kamehameha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Kamehameha.
Rigogo throws a head kick that misses. Rigogo lands a head kick!
It looks like King Kamehameha has been cut. Rigogo takes a swing at Kamehameha's ribcage but misses. Vazren Rigogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kamehameha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigogo misses with a head kick.
Rigogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigogo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamehameha on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamehameha's guard now, I'm sure. Rigogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamehameha swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rigogo 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A combination from Kamehameha does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamehameha is looking to chop away at Rigogo's legs. Rigogo connects with a crisp jab. Rigogo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rigogo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rigogo wants to control but Kamehameha is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rigogo tries for a kimura but Kamehameha is defending well. Rigogo prevents Kamehameha from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rigogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamehameha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Kamehameha trying to remain calm as Rigogo controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rigogo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kamehameha to his feet. Rigogo punishes Kamehameha's body with a nice straight punch. King Kamehameha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kamehameha needs to keep his hands up - Rigogo had a free shot at his head there. Kamehameha throws a sloppy head kick and Rigogo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up King Kamehameha's cut even more. Rigogo with a nice cross. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kamehameha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vazren Rigogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rigogo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kamehameha to the mat! Kamehameha manages to get full guard. Rigogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamehameha swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vazren Rigogo dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kamehameha slips a jab and a cross from Rigogo.
Rigogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha throws a leg kick but Rigogo sees it coming and moves out of range. A head kick misses from Rigogo. Kamehameha avoids the head kick by Rigogo.
A head kick from Rigogo lands but Kamehameha takes it in his stride. Kamehameha blocks a head kick by Rigogo.
Kamehameha ducks under a wild hook from Rigogo. Rigogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamehameha's waist but Kamehameha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigogo off to one side. Kamehameha lands a lovely overhand right. Kamehameha moves out of range as Rigogo strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Kamehameha. Rigogo moves into range and connects with a jab. Kamehameha slips under a jab from Rigogo. Rigogo throws a half hearted mid kick. Rigogo thows a body kick. Kamehameha tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kamehameha fails in his attempt to clinch. Rigogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rigogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kamehameha blocks a head kick by Rigogo.
Kamehameha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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! Rigogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rigogo throws a sloppy head kick and Kamehameha counters with a nice leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamehameha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigogo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kamehameha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Rigogo. Rigogo throws a body kick that misses. Kamehameha throws a head kick that misses. Kamehameha throws a series of punches but Rigogo avoids them all with ease. Kamehameha slips under a jab from Rigogo. Rigogo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamehameha. Kamehameha obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamehameha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rigogo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamehameha pinned against the cage. Kamehameha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vazren Rigogo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kamehameha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kamehameha throws a head kick but Rigogo moves out of range.
Rigogo throws a sloppy head kick and Kamehameha moves out of range easily. Kamehameha lands with a cross. Kamehameha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kamehameha connects with a leg kick. Rigogo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rigogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vazren Rigogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kamehameha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rigogo throws a head kick but Kamehameha moves out of range.
Kamehameha avoids the head kick by Rigogo.
Kamehameha tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigogo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rigogo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kamehameha misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rigogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rigogo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King Kamehameha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rigogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rigogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamehameha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kamehameha moves out of range of the body kick. King Kamehameha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Horrible takedown by Rigogo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamehameha which made him look bad. Kamehameha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigogo moves away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rigogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamehameha. Kamehameha fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! King Kamehameha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rigogo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vazren Rigogo! Vazren Rigogo very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Моя крепост. Boy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Миша Маваши - &. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22
265 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russian Boy! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab from Boy.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut. Lom moves to clinch but Boy breaks away and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lom is looking to clinch. Lom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boy throws a nice looking combination but Lom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Boy checks a leg kick nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boy throws a right and a left that both miss. Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lom manages to avoid it. Lom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A big right from Boy misses. Boy ducks under a wild hook from Lom. Lom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boy. Boy misses with an uppercut. A combination from Boy does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Lom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Lom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively. Lom scores with a jab. Boy catches Lom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kosti Lom's cut is getting worse. Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lom's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away. Lom avoids the body shot from Boy.
Lom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lom moves away from the strike by Boy. Lom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boy at a distance.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Lom ducks down to avoid it. Lom doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lom. Boy misses with a looping right. Lom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lom moves out of range of the strikes. Lom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boy moves out of range of the body kick. Lom moves into the clinch. Boy tries to circle away but Lom has him pinned against the cage. Lom can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Russian Boy has been cut. Lom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lom lands an elbow inside. Lom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Russian Boy's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Boy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russian Boy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russian Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kosti Lom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Mctwist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Mctwist! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams staying out of range there. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Mctwist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mctwist lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mctwist ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Williams looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot by Mctwist.
It looks like Simon Williams has been cut. Williams avoids the body shot from Mctwist.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A jab from Mctwist does it's job there. Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams stuffs the takedown. Mctwist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mctwist lands with a nice body punch. Mctwist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mctwist misses with a two punch combination.
Mctwist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mctwist just misses with a punch to the body.
Mctwist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head. Mctwist thows a body shot but no joy. Mctwist misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Mctwist slips a jab from Williams. The fight moves into the clinch position. Mctwist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams. Mctwist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mctwist lands with a left to the head. Mctwist has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Mctwist struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mctwist walks into a straight right hand from Williams. Mctwist is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Mctwist misses with a few strikes there.
Williams throws a low kick but Mctwist moves out of range easily. Williams connects with a high kick. Mctwist lands a nice looking body shot.
Mctwist throws a leg kick but Williams moved away. Mctwist loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch. Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mctwist.
Williams thumps Mctwist with a low kick. Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mctwist dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mctwist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mctwist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mctwist connects with a nice cross there... Williams is looking wobbly and Mctwist recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Williams to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mctwist jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Mctwist!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Patched (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance. Cabbage Patched has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cabbage Patched! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Patched displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nogueira throws out the jab. Patched takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patched throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nogueira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nogueira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patched is trying to defend but Nogueira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Nogueira prevents Patched from improving his position. Patched has hold of Nogueira's hands but Nogueira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Patched gets back to full guard.
Patched looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patched avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nogueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patched has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nogueira has managed to get both his arms back between Patched's legs - danger averted. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Patched keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses. Nogueira lands a couple of digs. Nogueira is fighting to break Patched's control of his arms but Patched is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Nogueira is looking to stand up but Patched won't let him. Nogueira wants to control from the top but Patched keeps moving. Patched looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Patched has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Patched working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nogueira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Patched avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nogueira trying to control but Patched is working from the bottom. Patched trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Patched has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Nogueira stands up from Patched's guard - Nogueira perhaps looking for a knockout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Patched avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Patched throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily. Jab by Patched. Patched swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses and Patched counters with a single leg into guard. Nogueira didn't expect that. Nogueira looking to control.
Patched must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Patched postures up and lands a big shot to Nogueira's brow. Patched trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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! Patched pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now. Patched throws a big right hand that misses. Patched trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nogueira is trying to keep Patched in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Patched! Nogueira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nogueira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! A nice elbow there by Nogueira. Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully. Nogueira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Patched looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Cabbage Patched has been cut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nogueira landing strikes, looking to finish! Nogueira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The cut above Cabbage Patched's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nogueira lands with some strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cabbage Patched'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.
A slow jab from Patched misses its intended target.
Cabbage Patched's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cabbage Patched's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira retains his heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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