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UFL 55: Overeem vs. Krukowski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Krupnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krupnik's choice of entrance music: The Dreadnoughts - Sleep is for the Weak. The key to victory for Gerald Davis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerald Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marian Krupnik!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krupnik rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
Krupnik wants a takedown but no success here.
Krupnik can't get the takedown.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to break free but Krupnik pushes him back against the cage.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Krupnik.
Davis lands a right hand.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Krupnik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Krupnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis goes for a small jab and connects. Now Davis goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Krupnik stumbles back but Davis runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Krupnik to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Krupnik will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerald Davis!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerald Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Der Hansie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kula comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet - Bite the Bullet. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Der Hansie!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Der Hansie's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kula is trying for a kimura here. Der Hansie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kula wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kula!
A very excited looking Kalle Kula made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Takayoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Cold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kido Takayoshi's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kido Takayoshi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayoshi is looking to chop away at Cold's legs.
Takayoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cold's waist but Cold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takayoshi off to one side.
Cold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cold misses with an uppercut. Takayoshi saw that one coming.
Cold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cold lands a left and a right that send Takayoshi crashing to the mat, dazed. Cold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Takayoshi is rocked!
It looks like Kido Takayoshi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayoshi moves into the clinch.
Takayoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Takayoshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takayoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takayoshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takayoshi tries to circle away but Cold has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takayoshi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takayoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rob Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kido Takayoshi.
Cold misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Cold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takayoshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takayoshi.
Takayoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Cold, looking for a takedown. Takayoshi pushes Cold against the cage but Cold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Cold has knocked Takayoshi down with a huge combo! Cold steps away and waves a wobbly Takayoshi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold drops Takayoshi with a big left hand! Takayoshi is injured, injured bad! Cold jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Cold!
Rob Cold 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Country Boy Can Survive. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatfield tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hatfield throwing strikes but missing.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hatfield passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield is looking for a kimura here.
Hatfield thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Hatfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hatfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is trying to stand.
Hatfield trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Hatfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hatfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hatfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hatfield.
Hatfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hatfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hatfield working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Hatfield throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Hatfield breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hatfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Hatfield!
William Hatfield made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hellio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellio has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hellio!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dan Hellio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellio tries for a takedown but Chalas circles away easily
and Chalas counters with a one-two to the body.
Chalas ducks under a wild hook from Hellio.
Chalas moves into range and clinches up with Hellio.
Chalas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chalas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellio walks away with a smile on his face. Chalas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hellio closes the distance and clinches up with Chalas, looking for a takedown. Hellio pushes Chalas against the cage but Chalas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chalas misses the shot to the body.
Chalas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellio to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Hellio finds it's target.
Hellio shoots and misses
and Chalas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chalas.
Luis Chalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hellio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chalas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chalas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chalas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chalas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chalas drops back looking for a leg! Hellio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hellio manages to kick Chalas off! Chalas jumps back into Hellio's guard.
Chalas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hellio's guard.
Chalas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chalas.
Chalas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hellio is just riding it out for now. Chalas eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hellio is trying to maintain the position but Chalas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hellio defends it well.
Chalas trying to mount his opponent but Hellio defends it.
Hellio wants to control but Chalas is keeping busy.
Chalas wants to work for an arm triangle but Hellio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chalas is working for a kimura but Hellio is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chalas is looking for a kimura but Hellio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chalas to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hellio.
Chalas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chalas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chalas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chalas drops back looking for a leg! Hellio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hellio manages to kick Chalas off! Chalas jumps back into Hellio's guard.
Chalas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chalas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chalas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hellio dives on top into guard.
Hellio trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chalas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hellio has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Chalas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chalas is breathing heavily.
Chalas keeping moving, preventing Hellio from controlling successfully.
Hellio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hellio has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Chalas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellio throws a big elbow that misses.
Hellio is looking to work some ground and pound but Chalas has wrist control.
Hellio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chalas working for a triangle but Hellio defends it easily.
Chalas is looking for a triangle but Hellio pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Chalas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hellio shoots for a takedown but Chalas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hellio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chalas moves into the clinch.
Chalas tries to pull guard but Hellio holds him up against the cage and eventually Chalas drops back down to his feet.
Chalas jumps guard.
Chalas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hellio trying to control but Chalas is working from the bottom.
Luis Chalas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chalas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chalas is looking for a triangle but Hellio pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalas has his foot on Hellio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hellio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellio is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chalas has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hellio is looking to defend but Chalas has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hellio! Chalas pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hellio taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Chalas!
Post fight, an emotional Luis Chalas said 'Thank you fans! Thank you UFL!...And I want to give a special shout out to TEAM315MMA and my two sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition and Sparta Fightwear GTI!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes into the arena with Gary Numan - Are Friends Electric blaring out of the sound system. Maximus has chosen Hailmary as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Noir.
It looks like TJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noir holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Noir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Noir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noir working Maximus over with knees to the body.
Noir lands a good knee to the midsection. Maximus won't want to take too many of those.
Maximus looks winded!
Noir lands a damaging elbow.
Noir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximus up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Noir.
Noir lands with a right to the head.
Noir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir scores a nice knee to the body.
Noir stalls.
Good body shot from Noir.
Noir has Maximus pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Maximus is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Noir - that's hurt Maximus badly! Oh, another knee lands and Maximus is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Maximus doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vince Noir!
Vince Noir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Matoshin.
It looks like Kip Morgan has been cut.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matoshin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Matoshin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands a head shot.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Matoshin finish him?
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped Morgan's head back.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin swinging wildly here.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Matoshin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Matoshin!
A relieved looking Toshi Matoshin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardcore Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend Jr comes into the arena with New Lil Wayne 2012 Carter 5 leak blaring out of the sound system. Gregor Clegane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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290 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hardcore Legend Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clegane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clegane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardcore Legend Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Legend Jr is trying to pull guard but Clegane has him pressed against the cage.
Legend Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clegane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clegane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clegane scores with a shoulder strike.
Clegane prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hardcore Legend Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Clegane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend Jr has Clegane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clegane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legend Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clegane smiles and moves away.
Clegane has managed to clinch.
Legend Jr tries for a takedown but Clegane manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clegane.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.
Clegane lands an uppercut.
Clegane scores with a shot to the side of Legend Jr's head.
Clegane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legend Jr tightens his grip and picks Clegane up, before dumping him to the ground. Clegane manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clegane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legend Jr wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
Legend Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clegane's guard.
Legend Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clegane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clegane is trying to stand back up but Legend Jr is controlling him
Legend Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clegane is just riding it out for now. Legend Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Legend Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Clegane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Clegane defend it? Legend Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Clegane is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Legend Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hardcore Legend Jr!
A victorious Hardcore Legend Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wherever I May Roam. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cameron St John!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St John.
St John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St John shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
St John throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
St John scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St John is able to avoid easily.
St John jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cameron St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and St John counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St John.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St John 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.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but St John defends easily.
McDonald keeping full guard, as St John tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald is trying to keep St John in close.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St John.
St John is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St John throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald tries to stand but St John is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stops St John from standing up.
St John wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald wants to get up but he can't break St John's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
St John looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
St John wants to get back to full guard.
St John is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald wants to stand up but St John is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St John tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St John wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald tries to stand but can't do so whilst St John controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John pushes McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron St John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St John throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles St John's knee momentarily.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but St John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St John avoids a kick to the body.
St John misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tony McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as St John blocks the leg kick.
St John shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St John gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
St John misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St John shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but St John finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch combination from St John misses.
McDonald tries to clinch
and St John counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald slips a straight right by St John.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
St John shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by St John.
McDonald tries to clinch there but St John circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St John crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and St John gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. St John manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St John misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St John shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron St John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but St John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald slips a straight right by St John.
McDonald has St John up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is looking to control St John's arms but St John gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. St John won't want to take too many of those.
St John tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St John being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on McDonald's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St John avoids it.
Come on McDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDonald prevents St John from breaking the clinch.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but St John is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
St John throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St John lands a jab.
St John throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
St John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a head kick. That will keep St John thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
St John takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McDonald is pushing St John up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St John can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but St John gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
That's time! St John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St John looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tony McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged St John in a clinch.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but St John is blocking nicely.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but St John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cameron St John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St John moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Some wild striking there from St John.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonald enables St John to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cameron St John overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
McDonald has St John pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to sweep here but St John controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tony McDonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
St John throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St John to score with a decent uppercut.
St John throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St John throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St John scores with a nice strike.
St John throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St John tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald digs a good hook to St John's body.
St John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
St John thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with a head kick. That will keep St John thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Cameron St John has been cut.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from McDonald tenderised St John's leg. St John is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
St John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses St John's front leg but catches the back leg as St John tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
St John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald has St John up against the cage in a clinch.
St John breaks from the clinch.
St John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
St John tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but St John is blocking nicely.
St John blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald working St John over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald stalling.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald prevents St John from breaking the clinch.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but St John blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
St John wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McDonald really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St John.
St John changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but St John manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St John.
McDonald scores with a jab.
St John misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that St John was not able to check.
McDonald feints and then cracks St John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St John down.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald is looking to slow St John down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald lands a head kick!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from St John.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks St John off balance momentarily.
St John with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
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!
McDonald is stalling here.
St John drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron St John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stalls.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, St John has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
St John has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St John blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
St John swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St John rather than just go for the knockout.
St John loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
St John throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St John shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but St John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from St John. St John gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - St John circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald thumps St John with a low kick.
St John fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch but St John moves out of range.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald 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.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from St John.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged St John in a clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but St John uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McDonald dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
St John looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but St John persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
St John falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters with a big head kick but St John shrugs it off.
St John misses with a hook.
St John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St John takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
St John will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St John back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
St John throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St John fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from St John does it's job there.
Nice body kick there by McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but St John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a head kick. St John tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
St John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with the combination.
McDonald clinches.
St John tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, St John has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but St John blocks it.
St John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St John throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald forces St John back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John with a nice cross.
St John shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron St John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St John swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald slips under a jab from St John.
St John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St John.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cameron St John's cut is getting worse.
McDonald rushes St John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St John can't break the clinch.
St John has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St John managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St John misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald tries to clinch but St John moves out of range.
Tony McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald misses with a low kick.
No luck for St John with that takedown attempt.
Cameron St John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony McDonald! Tony McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tony McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shadows Fall - Still I Rise. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Krukowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Overeem.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Krukowski is just out of range.
Krukowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem shoots in and drives through. Krukowski sprawls well.
Krukowski connects with a looping right hand.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krukowski. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krukowski slips a jab and a cross from Overeem.
Krukowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krukowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overeem's head backwards.
Krukowski lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Overeem misses.
Krukowski cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Krukowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Overeem misses with the combination.
Krukowski catches Overeem napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Overeem to the canvas!
Overeem is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Krukowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Oh Overeem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krukowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Krukowski loads up on a big left hand. Overeem felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Krukowski looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Overeem can't hide his disappointment, as Krukowski celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Krukowski! Kevin Krukowski retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kevin Krukowski 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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