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LB19: Widowmaker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Edition Murder Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Fishery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Fishery acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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260 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Second Edition Murder Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Fishery!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case sizes up Fishery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fishery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Case sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fishery somewhat.
Fishery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fishery looks winded!
Good exchange - Case coming out on top.
Fishery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Case .
Case closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Case tries to bum rush Fishery with a series of wild strikes but Fishery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Case throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fishery is looking to clinch.
Case connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fishery tries to clinch but Case moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Case . That snapped Fishery's head back.
Case works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fishery! Case dives in looking to finish! Fishery is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Second Edition Murder Case !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Second Edition Murder Case made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hulkster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the cage accompanied by Biggest & The Best by Clawfinger. Ashley Gordon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ashley Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Hulkster!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulkster lands a big head kick that sends Gordon tumbling to the mat! Hulkster takes a step backwards and waves Gordon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ashley Gordon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulkster has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Hulkster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hulkster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hulkster scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Hulkster has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon is working for takedown but Hulkster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon pulls guard.
Hulkster wants to stand and escape but instead Gordon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hulkster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulkster wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon working over Hulkster with some ground and pound. Hulkster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gordon stops Hulkster from getting back to his feet.
Gordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hulkster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hulkster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon 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.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Hulkster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon stops Hulkster from getting back to his feet.
Gordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hulkster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hulkster is looking to escape.
Gordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hulkster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Hulkster is looking to escape.
Hulkster looks winded!
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hulkster defending well though.
Gordon is trying to control. Hulkster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon stops Hulkster from getting back to his feet.
Gordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hulkster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulkster keeps working.
Hulkster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hulkster won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hulkster sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hulkster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hulkster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hulkster is trying to stand.
Hulkster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Hulkster wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulkster's head.
Hulkster looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulkster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gordon.
Gordon wants to control but Hulkster is keeping him busy.
Hulkster wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hulkster's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon working Hulkster over with strikes.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Hulkster defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Hulkster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ashley Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hulkster instigates a clinch.
Hulkster breaks the clinch.
Gordon shoots in and drives through. Hulkster sprawls well.
Hulkster slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hulkster tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hulkster to the ground. Hulkster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulkster tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hulkster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulkster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hulkster lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.
Ashley Gordon's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulkster lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gordon can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hulkster and Gordon drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hulkster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Hulkster!
Our winner, The Hulkster, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alen Milosevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Staley's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley looks for a takedown but Milosevic sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milosevic.
Milosevic gets a double leg takedown into Staley's guard.
Milosevic advances to half guard.
Milosevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Staley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Milosevic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Milosevic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Staley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milosevic on the ground.
Staley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milosevic.
Milosevic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Staley defending well though.
Well, if Milosevic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Milosevic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milosevic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Staley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Milosevic connects with a nice short shot to Staley's temple.
Milosevic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Milosevic slows the pace down in half guard.
Staley missing with punches from the bottom.
Staley is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Milosevic working Staley over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staley tries to kick Milosevic off but Milosevic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Staley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Milosevic works his way into full mount!
Milosevic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic with a couple of short strikes.
Milosevic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Staley hang on?
Staley is rocked!
Milosevic controlling from mount.
Milosevic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Staley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milosevic controlling his opponent.
Staley seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Milosevic.
Milosevic working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for Milosevic! That's really hurt Staley and he's turned his back - Milosevic keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Milosevic jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alen Milosevic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Boots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Boots has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sid Justice's chin.
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224 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Logan Boots!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boots stuffs the takedown.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justice shoots for a double leg takedown but Boots sprawls well. He's pushed Justice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boots swings for the body but Justice moves out of range.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Justice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boots tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boots shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boots was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boots get's back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boots decides to stand up, so the ref orders Justice to his feet.
Boots gets a double leg takedown into Justice's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice is working an open guard so Boots takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Logan Boots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boots misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boots scores with a takedown into Justice's guard.
Boots stands and steps away. Justice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Justice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boots.
Boots stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boots shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boots decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boots.
Boots throws a leg kick which misses Justice's front leg but catches the back leg as Justice tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Boots misses.
Some wild striking there from Boots.
Boots pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boots throws a combination that misses
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown. Boots fights it but they end up in guard.
Justice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Justice wants to get up but he can't break Boots's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boots is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boots escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boots misses with a kick to the body.
Boots blocks a head kick by Justice.
Boots checks a low kick from Justice.
Boots looking to score a takedown here. Justice is defending well but Boots drives through and ends up in Justice's guard.
Justice looking to control.
Boots gets to his feet - Justice follows without any prompting.
Boots looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Boots shoots in and gets a takedown into Justice's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boots won't allow Justice to sweep him here.
Justice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boots on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boots gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boots keeps Justice at a distance using the push kick.
Justice misses with a low kick as Boots jumps back.
Boots pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boots gets the takedown into side control.
Justice can't do much from the bottom here.
Justice is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boots stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Boots 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.
Justice scores with a takedown into Boots's guard.
Boots has his feet on Justice's thighs here. He's pushed Justice off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Justice screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Boots!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mato Cicak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Eager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mato Cicak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mato Cicak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Eager!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eager 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 Mato Cicak has been cut.
Eager drops Cicak with a beautiful combination! Cicak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Eager is looking for the KO!
Cicak is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eager catches Cicak with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Cicak forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sven Eager!
After winning the bout, Sven Eager 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jab Johnson (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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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Channell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Jab Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab Johnson shoots in but Channell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Channell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Channell sprawls well. He's pushed Jab Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Channell can pounce on him.
Jab Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Channell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Channell scores with a sloppy right hand. Jab Johnson should have avoided that one.
Jab Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Channell.
Good work by Jab Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Channell thumps Jab Johnson with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Channell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Channell misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jab Johnson.
Keith Channell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jab Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Channell.
Channell misses with a takedown attempt - Jab Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Channell swats away the attempt to clinch by Jab Johnson.
Channell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jab Johnson as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jab Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Channell shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell misses with a leg kick
and Jab Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Channell!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Channell is trying to escape the mount.
Jab Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Channell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Channell is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Channell has worked his arm free - good work by Channell!
Jab Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson is trying to move to mount but Channell reverses beautifully and ends up in Jab Johnson's guard.
Jab Johnson is working an open guard so Channell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Channell.
Channell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab Johnson staying out of range there.
Channell scores with a nice right hand.
Channell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab Johnson shoots in but Channell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Channell as Jab Johnson shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab Johnson looks to land a body kick but Channell moved away.
A big right from Channell misses.
Jab Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Channell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Channell misses with a kick to the body.
Jab Johnson tries to clinch up but Channell circles away and keeps his distance.
Channell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Channell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jab Johnson's sensitive parts.
Jab Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Bob Jab Johnson has been cut.
Channell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Channell scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jab Johnson.
Keith Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Jab Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab Johnson is breathing heavily.
Channell scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jab Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob Jab Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jab Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Channell avoids the head kick by Jab Johnson.
Channell's corner calls for a 1-2. Channell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Channell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell's corner calls for a 1-2. Channell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Channell tries to land a front kick but Jab Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Channell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab Johnson is rocked!
Channell leaves Jab Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Channell finish him?
Keith Channell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jab Johnson.
Jab Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Channell tries to avoid it but Jab Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Channell to the ground. Channell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Channell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Channell tries to bum rush Jab Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Jab Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Channell throws out the jab.
Channell moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jab Johnson goes down! Can Channell finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jab Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Channell from standing up.
Channell trying to control but Jab Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jab Johnson has his feet on Channell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Channell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jab Johnson swivels and escapes.
Channell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Channell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jab Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jab Johnson regains half guard.
Jab Johnson is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Channell seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jab Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Channell escapes and throws Jab Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channell trying to control the action but Jab Johnson is working from the bottom.
Channell decides to stand back up. Channell steps back and let's Jab Johnson get back to his feet.
Keith Channell is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Channell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab Johnson is trying to stand back up but Channell is controlling him
Channell wants to stand up but Jab Johnson is controlling the position.
Channell passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Channell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Jab Johnson's cut.
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!
Channell misses with an uppercut.
Jab Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Channell counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab Johnson tries for a takedown but Channell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab Johnson shoots for a takedown but Channell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keith Channell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jab Johnson.
Channell connects with a right hand. Jab Johnson shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Channell as he connects with a hook.
Jab Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Channell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell tries to land a front kick but Jab Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Channell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Channell and Jab Johnson goes tumbling to the canvas! Channell follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Channell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jab Johnson defending well though.
Channell stands up out of the half guard.
Channell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jab Johnson. That did some damage!
Channell looks for a takedown but Jab Johnson sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Channell.
Channell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jab Johnson's calf.
Channell tries a head kick but it misses.
Channell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keith Channell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jab Johnson!
Channell content just to control the position here.
Channell is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Channell just misses with a punch to the body.
Channell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Channell misses with a low kick as Jab Johnson jumps back.
Jab Johnson moves into the clinch.
Jab Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Channell blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Channell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Channell has a couple of punches blocked by Jab Johnson.
Jab Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jab Johnson wants to pass the guard but Channell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jab Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Channell is pressing down on Jab Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jab Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Channell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Channell tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Channell is keeping the position for now.
Channell is pulling down on Jab Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jab Johnson, at least for the moment.
Bob Jab Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Channell keeping moving, preventing Jab Johnson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Channell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Channell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Channell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Channell!
An out of breath Keith Channell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Riot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ruez's choice of entrance music: Harder Then You Think. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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133 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Ruez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruez is looking for a sweep. Riot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riot wants to control but Ruez is keeping him busy.
Ruez is trying to stand.
Riot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruez's head.
Riot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruez wants to stand back up but Riot manages to pass into side control.
Riot prevents Ruez from escaping the position.
Ruez tries to bench press Riot off him but Riot keeps the position.
Riot in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ruez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Riot!
Ricky Riot 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompson comes to the cage accompanied by Agonoize, Koprolalie. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Tompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kermode moves into the clinch.
Tompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kermode lands an elbow that stopped Tompson in his tracks for a moment.
Kermode scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Tompson has been cut.
Tompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tompson jumps guard but Kermode turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Tompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kermode after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kermode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kermode lands a nice elbow.
Tompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kermode smiles and moves away.
Tompson shoots and misses
and Kermode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tompson thinking.
Tompson throws a lazy head kick
and Kermode counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tompson misses with a head kick.
Tompson is breathing heavily.
Tompson ducks under a wild hook from Kermode.
Tompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kermode counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tompson slips under a jab.
Tompson gets tackled into the cage by Kermode. Kermode maintains the clinch.
Kermode with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tompson managing to block the knees to the body from Kermode.
Kermode unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tompson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kermode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tompson's defenses.
Kermode manages to break the clinch.
Mike Tompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermode throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kermode counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kermode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kermode landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kermode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kermode walks away with a smile on his face. Tompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kermode lands a nice hook to Tompson's body. Tompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tompson tries to keep at a distance but Kermode has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tompson's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kermode.
Kermode trying to land knees to the body.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Tompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kermode blocks with his arms.
Kermode landing knees to the head.
Kermode lands a knee to the body.
Kermode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kermode breaks the clinch.
Tompson tries to clinch up
and Kermode counters with a nice body shot.
Kermode keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kermode lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tompson takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode scores with a body shot.
Kermode looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Kermode.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kermode.
Kermode rushes Tompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kermode lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kermode lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Tompson misses
and Kermode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tompson thinking.
Kermode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kermode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Mike Tompson's cut is getting worse.
Kermode lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Kermode.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tompson fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tompson looking for a takedown.
Kermode lands a good knee to the midsection. Tompson won't want to take too many of those.
Kermode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tompson.
Nice elbow from Kermode.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kermode.
Mike Tompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tompson looking to throw knees to the head but Kermode is blocking nicely.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tompson is rocked!
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kermode lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Tompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Mike Tompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kermode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kermode lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kermode clinches with his opponent.
Kermode lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayo Kermode dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tompson'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.
Tompson shoots in but Kermode avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kermode gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tompson misses with the head strike.
Tompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kermode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kermode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tompson.
Kermode motions for Tompson to come forward. Kermode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Tompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kermode lands an elbow just above Tompson 's eye.
Kermode lands a knee to the head.
Tompson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tompson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kermode lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kermode putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kermode.
Kermode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tompson misses with a knee strike.
Kermode lands a good knee to the midsection. Tompson won't want to take too many of those.
Tompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kermode blocks with his arms.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kermode lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Tompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mayo Kermode!
A very excited looking Mayo Kermode 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tool - Aenima. This should be a great matchup!
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4 - 0 - 0 |
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203 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Kessler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kessler swinging wildly here.
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kessler defends it nicely.
Kessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Kessler. That snapped Steele's head back.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kessler's hands.
Steele throws a push kick but Kessler slaps the foot to one side.
Steele cracks Kessler with a good jab.
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kessler fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Kessler.
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Kessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steele tries to pull guard but Kessler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Kessler scores with a nice right hand.
Kessler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Kessler.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Kessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Kessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Stefan Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kessler looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Steele wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele wants to stand but Kessler is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking to sit in guard and control but Kessler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steele wants to control but Kessler passes easily into half guard.
Kessler is working for a kimura but Steele is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele wants to control the action here but instead Kessler manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kessler scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kessler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
Steele is rocked!
Steele takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kessler's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kessler!
Jack Kessler is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Jack Kessler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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