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UFL 64: Stan v Kwidama PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pijter Diezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diezel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Battery. Kula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bullet - Bite the Bullet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pijter Diezel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diezel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diezel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kula, into his guard.
Kula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diezel defends it easily.
Kula looking for a guillotine here but Diezel defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diezel is aware though and is defending well.
Kula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diezel defends well.
Kula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diezel passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diezel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kula is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diezel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diezel's guard.
Kula drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diezel dives on top into guard.
Diezel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diezel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kula dives on top into guard.
Diezel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diezel, not yet.
Kula drops back looking for a leg! Diezel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diezel manages to kick Kula off! Kula jumps back into Diezel's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diezel keeping full guard, as Kula tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diezel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kula avoids the body shot from Diezel.
A slow jab from Diezel misses its intended target.
Kula shoots in but Diezel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diezel defends it nicely.
Pijter Diezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula.
Kula gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diezel is defending against the submission attempts here by Kula.
Kula trying to work for an americana but Diezel has managed to regain full guard.
Kula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diezel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diezel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diezel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diezel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diezel!
Diezel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula is trying to work for a sweep but Diezel has mounted him!
Kula regains half guard.
Diezel is looking for a kimura but Kula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diezel to get the leverage.
Kula looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kula is on top in guard.
Kula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diezel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kula advances position into side control!
Kula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diezel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diezel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diezel tries to buck Kula off but Kula is having none of it.
Kula tries to move to mount but Diezel blocks the move with his legs.
Diezel sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kula is trying to work for a kimura but Diezel is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diezel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diezel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kula misses with a takedown attempt
and Diezel counters with a straight right hand.
Kula shoots in and drives through. Diezel sprawls well.
Kula tries for a takedown but Diezel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pijter Diezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula.
Kula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diezel.
Kula has his takedown stuffed
and Diezel counters with a left and a right that stings Kula.
Kula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kula slips a straight right by Diezel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diezel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diezel leaves Kula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diezel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diezel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diezel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kula slips a jab from Diezel.
Kula looks for a takedown but Diezel sprawls well.
Kula scores with a takedown into Diezel's guard.
Kula drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diezel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kula has Diezel in his guard.
Kula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diezel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kula looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kula looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kula!
Kalle Kula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diezel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kula is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diezel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diezel tries to bench press Kula off him but Kula keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diezel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diezel makes his way to full guard, as Kula worked for a kimura.
Kalle Kula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diezel is keeping the position for now.
Pijter Diezel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kalle Kula hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kula misses with a takedown attempt
and Diezel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diezel stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula moves away from the strike by Diezel.
Kula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diezel as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalle Kula.
I've got Kula winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kula!
Kalle Kula decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Livington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by Mohombi - Bumpy Ride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Livington!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler drives through with a takedown into Livington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Chandler works over Livington with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Livington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Livington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Livington is keeping the position for now.
Chandler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Livington's guard.
Livington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chandler seems to be working for a kimura but Livington defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livington tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chandler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chandler wants to pass to mount but Livington is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Livington manages to get to full guard.
Chandler advances to half guard.
Chandler prevents Livington from improving his position.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Livington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livington looking for submissions off his back.
Livington tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Livington trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livington sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler is working for a kimura but Livington is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Livington looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler is taking a breather. Livington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Livington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler not doing much here.
Chandler working over Livington with some ground and pound. Livington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chandler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Livington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Livington wants to get back to striking at distance but Chandler won't allow it.
Chandler jumps into guard, dragging Livington to the mat.
Chandler wants to stand but Livington is controlling the position.
Chandler pulls Livington in to control the position.
Livington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chandler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Livington, into his guard.
Livington trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Livington is retaining full guard.
Chandler passes Livington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler controlling the pace.
Chandler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chandler controlling the action here.
Livington is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Livington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livington swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Livington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chandler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chandler dominating with strikes here.
Chandler landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livington is working to get back to half guard.
Chandler avoids the attempt from Livington to control.
Chandler landing strikes from the mount and Livington is in trouble!
Chandler prevents Livington from getting the reversal.
Livington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Livington's head.
Livington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chandler prevents Livington from improving his position.
Livington is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chandler distracts Livington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Livington is trying to keep Chandler in close.
James Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Livington being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler pushes down on Livington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries for a kimura but Livington is defending well.
Chandler taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Livington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chandler cracks Livington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Livington is being controlled here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chandler working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Livington is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chandler connects with a decent elbow.
Chandler scoring with punches from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Chandler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Livington lands a glancing blow to the side of Chandler's head.
Chandler scores with a takedown into Livington's guard.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Livington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chandler has picked Livington up and slammed him! Livington can't keep hold of the triangle and Chandler manages to pass to side control!
Livington wants to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
Chandler landing strikes.
Chandler lands a nice forearm strike.
Chandler just content to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Chandler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Livington can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Livington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler is working Livington over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Livington down.
Livington trying to remain calm as Chandler controls from the top position.
Chandler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Livington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler working away.
Chandler working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chandler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chandler just content to control the position.
Antonio Livington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livington is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Chandler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chandler prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Livington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chandler working away.
Livington throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Livington tries to bench press Chandler off him but Chandler keeps the position.
James Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livington can do to turn this around?
Livington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chandler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Chandler.
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Livington working a defensive guard here.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Chandler!
James Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn has chosen Disturbed-Animal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer throws a shot from downtown. Von Matterhorn moves away and avoids it.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Kramer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Matterhorn slips under a jab.
Von Matterhorn gets a double leg takedown into Kramer's guard.
Von Matterhorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kramer is pulling down on Von Matterhorn's head to control his posture.
Von Matterhorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Von Matterhorn drops back looking for a leg! Kramer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kramer manages to kick Von Matterhorn off! Von Matterhorn jumps back into Kramer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kramer is pulling down on Von Matterhorn's head to control his posture.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Matterhorn is one step ahead there.
Kramer is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Matterhorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Matterhorn stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer pulls Von Matterhorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Matterhorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Damian Kramer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Von Matterhorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kramer finds it's target.
Von Matterhorn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Matterhorn dives in and grabs Kramer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes down on Von Matterhorn's head and hops out.
Damian Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
A big left from Kramer misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Matterhorn is defended easily by Kramer.
Von Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Kramer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Matterhorn is out of range and Kramer settles back down.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kramer misses with a straight right.
Von Matterhorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kramer counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer throws a leg kick but Von Matterhorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kramer gets a clinch.
Von Matterhorn is trying to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling him.
Von Matterhorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Matterhorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kramer sprawls well. Kramer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Matterhorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Kramer lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Matterhorn off the cage and back into range.
Kramer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Matterhorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kramer throws a looping overhand right but Von Matterhorn ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer tries to clinch up but Von Matterhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kramer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Matterhorn swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Matterhorn scores with a takedown into Kramer's guard.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kramer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kramer leaves Von Matterhorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn tries for a takedown but Kramer circles away easily
and Kramer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Matterhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Matterhorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Matterhorn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kramer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Matterhorn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kramer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Matterhorn's head.
Von Matterhorn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn trying to keep a closed guard but Kramer is proving a slippery customer.
Kramer trying to control but Von Matterhorn is working from the bottom.
Kramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Damian Kramer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Von Matterhorn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kramer is trying is best to control the position here.
Von Matterhorn wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kramer is trying to control but can't.
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Von Matterhorn has control of the leg.
Von Matterhorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kramer's head.
Kramer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kramer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kramer is pressing down on Von Matterhorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Damian Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer looking to control.
Von Matterhorn working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Matterhorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer tries to strike from the bottom.
Kramer has his hands on Von Matterhorn's head, controlling the position.
Kramer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kramer landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn is squirming around, avoiding Kramer's attempts to control the action.
Von Matterhorn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kramer unloading with bombs!
Kramer working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Matterhorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Matterhorn is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Matterhorn wants to control but Kramer is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Matterhorn is looking to get to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kramer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kramer swinging wildly here.
Von Matterhorn has his takedown stuffed
and Kramer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kramer with a jab.
Kramer throws a jab when Von Matterhorn was well out of range.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Matterhorn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kramer circles away.
Von Matterhorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
Damian Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown but Kramer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
Kramer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Matterhorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Matterhorn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kramer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kramer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Matterhorn.
Kramer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Matterhorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Matterhorn is trying to pull guard but Kramer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Kramer has double underhooks.
Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Kramer.
Kramer wants to land a leg kick but Von Matterhorn is out of range.
Kramer digs a good hook to Von Matterhorn's body.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Matterhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kramer connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Matterhorn's head.
Von Matterhorn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer cracks Von Matterhorn with a hook to the temple - Von Matterhorn is on wobbly legs here! Kramer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Von Matterhorn falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kramer wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damian Kramer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clementin Mathieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vic Vantrell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clementin Mathieux's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clementin Mathieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathieux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mathieux punishes Vantrell's body with a nice straight punch.
Vantrell misses with a takedown attempt
and Mathieux counters with a straight right hand.
Mathieux misses with a body kick.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathieux as he jumps to the side.
Vantrell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mathieux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Mathieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vantrell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mathieux looking for a guillotine here but Vantrell defends easily.
Vantrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathieux wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathieux is trying to control the position but Vantrell postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mathieux throws a right and a left that Vantrell avoids nicely.
Mathieux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vantrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vantrell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell wants to take a breather but Mathieux is having none of it.
Vantrell throws a strike but Mathieux avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vantrell won't allow Mathieux to sweep him here.
Vantrell looking to sit in guard and control but Mathieux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vantrell is pulling down on Mathieux's head to control his posture.
Vantrell working for a triangle but Mathieux defends it easily.
Mathieux scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathieux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vantrell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mathieux 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.
Vantrell dodges the ground and pound from Mathieux.
Vantrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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. Vantrell connects with a nice short shot to Mathieux's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vantrell is keen to just control but Mathieux is a slippery customer.
Vantrell seems to be looking for submissions.
Mathieux is looking to improve his position.
Vantrell working over Mathieux with some ground and pound. Mathieux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Vantrell there.
Mathieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vantrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vantrell's back!
Mathieux trying to control momentarily.
Vantrell trying to control the hands but Mathieux breaks the grip.
Mathieux punches Vantrell on the ear.
Vantrell tries to escape but Mathieux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mathieux.
Vantrell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mathieux's guard. Nice work there by Vantrell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vantrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathieux is keeping the position for now.
Mathieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vantrell defends it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Clementin Mathieux 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vantrell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vantrell is defended easily by Mathieux.
Mathieux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vantrell under the eye.
Mathieux misses with a low kick.
Vantrell dives in and grabs Mathieux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mathieux pushes down on Vantrell's head and hops out.
Clementin Mathieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
A jab from Mathieux does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathieux.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vantrell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mathieux tries to throw a body punch but Vantrell avoids it by throwing Mathieux back against the cage.
Vantrell is trying to break the clinch but Mathieux has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mathieux is pressed up against the cage. Vantrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mathieux down to the mat. Mathieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vic Vantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vantrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathieux.
Vantrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mathieux looks to land a combination. Vantrell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux misses the shot to the body.
Mathieux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vantrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mathieux, as that shot connected.
Mathieux stuffs the takedown.
Mathieux thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathieux swings for the body but Vantrell moves out of range.
Clementin Mathieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Vantrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mathieux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vantrell at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vantrell.
Mathieux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vantrell.
Vantrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathieux.
Mathieux moves into the clinch.
Mathieux has Vantrell pushed against the cage.
Vantrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mathieux taking a breather.
Vantrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Mathieux.
Vantrell is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mathieux is pressed up against the cage. Vantrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mathieux down to the mat. Mathieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Mathieux.
Mathieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vantrell on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vantrell avoids the body shot from Mathieux.
Mathieux misses with a two punch combination.
Vantrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathieux is fending him off so far but Vantrell persists. Nope, Mathieux circles away and we're back to standing.
Mathieux scoring well with a low kick there.
Clementin Mathieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathieux connects with a nice looking jab.
Vantrell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mathieux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vantrell thinking.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Clementin Mathieux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vantrell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mathieux sprawls well. Mathieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vantrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown but Mathieux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathieux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mathieux tries to land a knee to the head but Vantrell blocks with his arms.
Mathieux prevents the takedown attempt.
Clementin Mathieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
Mathieux tries a body shot but Vantrell blocks it.
Mathieux trying to stall but Vantrell improves his position.
Vantrell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathieux smiles and moves away.
Vantrell shoots in for a double leg but Mathieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vantrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Mathieux misses.
Mathieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mathieux throws a body punch but Vantrell moves out of range.
Vantrell tries to clinch up but Mathieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathieux doesn't manage to clinch there - Vantrell circles away.
Vantrell walks into a jab.
Mathieux is looking to wear down Vantrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Mathieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell has his takedown stuffed
and Mathieux counters with a left to the body.
Mathieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vantrell moves away.
Vantrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mathieux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vantrell counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mathieux manages to get back to half guard.
Vantrell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mathieux defending well though.
Mathieux taking some punishment here, with Vantrell in his half guard.
Mathieux is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux is trying to maintain the position but Vantrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Mathieux looking for submissions off his back.
Mathieux is not content to let Vantrell control the position.
Vantrell is trying to work for a kimura but Mathieux is defending well.
Mathieux wants to get back to full guard.
Mathieux actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vantrell pulls his head out easily.
Vantrell wants to control but Mathieux is keeping him busy.
Vic Vantrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vantrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mathieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mathieux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vantrell!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vantrell tries to reverse the position but Mathieux maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clementin Mathieux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathieux, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clementin Mathieux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Clementin Mathieux made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition, 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 Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Fightmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Martin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fightmaster shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fightmaster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fightmaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fightmaster trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Fightmaster wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Martin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fightmaster wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Fightmaster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fightmaster pushes down on Martin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fightmaster working the head and body with strikes.
Martin trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is pressing down on Fightmaster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fightmaster stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fightmaster defends well.
Fightmaster lands a couple of digs.
Fightmaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fightmaster has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Fightmaster slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fightmaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fightmaster working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fightmaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fightmaster passes into half guard.
Fightmaster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martin!
Martin taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to improve his position but Fightmaster isn't that keen on the idea.
Martin wants to control but Fightmaster is having none of it.
Fightmaster working for a submission but Martin is keeping him at bay.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fightmaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Martin working to try and regain half guard.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Fightmaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fightmaster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fightmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Fightmaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martin is rocked!
Fightmaster lands a big elbow - Martin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fightmaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Fightmaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Fightmaster 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Kangaskokko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Law!. Kangaskokko has chosen TRC - H.A.T.E.R.S as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jackson Dredd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Kangaskokko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangaskokko is looking to clinch but Dredd is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Kangaskokko.
Kangaskokko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dredd blocks a jab.
Dredd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangaskokko looks to throw the jab but Dredd is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dredd. Kangaskokko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Dredd coming out on top.
Kangaskokko misses with a leg kick.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Kangaskokko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kangaskokko throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd throws a good cross that connects.
Dredd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kangaskokko misses with a left hand
and Dredd counters with a stiff right hand.
Kangaskokko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dredd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangaskokko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kangaskokko won't be happy with that.
Dredd tries for a kimura but Kangaskokko is defending well.
Kangaskokko is being controlled here.
Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kangaskokko is trying to control Dredd's posture but Dredd avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dredd taking a break here but Kangaskokko is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dredd controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Kangaskokko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangaskokko tries to kick Dredd off but Dredd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd controlling the action here.
Dredd 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.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kangaskokko keeps working.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dredd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangaskokko avoids it really well and circles away.
Dredd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Kangaskokko.
Kangaskokko gets caught napping as Dredd dives in and scores a takedown. Kangaskokko manages to retain guard.
Dredd trying to control but Kangaskokko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Kangaskokko is keeping the position.
Dredd trying to control but Kangaskokko is working from the bottom.
Dredd looking to pass the guard.
Jackson Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kangaskokko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kangaskokko has escaped and now he's on top!
Dredd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dredd looking for a sweep. Not yet Dredd, not yet.
Kangaskokko is looking to work some ground and pound but Dredd has wrist control.
Dredd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kangaskokko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kangaskokko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kangaskokko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangaskokko throwing strikes but missing.
Kangaskokko throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kangaskokko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dredd is proving hard to escape from.
Dredd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kangaskokko defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangaskokko throws a strike but Dredd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Kangaskokko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kangaskokko manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Kangaskokko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangaskokko keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully.
Kangaskokko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dredd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kangaskokko is keeping the position for now.
Kangaskokko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kangaskokko, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangaskokko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kangaskokko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dredd is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dredd lands a two punch combo.
Kangaskokko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dredd in his tracks.
Dredd throws a shot to the body.
Kangaskokko misses with a low kick.
Dredd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangaskokko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dredd is looking to wear down Kangaskokko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dredd cracks Kangaskokko with a good jab.
Dredd tests Kangaskokko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangaskokko.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kangaskokko wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dredd.
Dredd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangaskokko.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Dredd lands a lovely overhand right.
Kangaskokko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dredd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson Dredd is winning the standup battle so far.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Kangaskokko.
Jab by Dredd.
Kangaskokko is rocked!
Dredd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kangaskokko is still on wobbly legs! Can Dredd finish him?
The fighters circling - Kangaskokko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dredd digs a good body shot into Kangaskokko's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dredd circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kangaskokko to the canvas! Kangaskokko doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dredd keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Dredd!
A victorious Jackson Dredd 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker. Ketchum has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nickolai Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from McCall misses.
Ketchum lands with an uppercut that bounces McCall off the cage and back into range.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Ketchum's head but Ketchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ketchum throws a one two combo.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCall swings for the body but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum thows a body shot but no joy.
Ketchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCall.
Ketchum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ketchum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Ketchum lands an overhand right.
Ketchum swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
McCall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ketchum has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from McCall crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum struggling a bit here.
McCall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ketchum, who protects the arm well.
Ketchum is trying to get back to half guard.
McCall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ketchum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCall tries for a kimura but Ketchum is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum tries to improve position but can't.
McCall working away.
McCall is trying to get an arm triangle but Ketchum is defending well.
McCall working away.
McCall throws a strike aimed at the side of Ketchum's head but Ketchum avoids it well.
McCall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ketchum is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winston McCall!
Winston McCall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Gear , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slicer comes to the cage accompanied by Vader -Silent Empire. Kaukalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anna rakas raju hetki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Slicer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Kaukalo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo misses with a looping left.
Kaukalo walks into a jab.
Kaukalo misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaukalo blocks the leg kick.
Kaukalo takes a swing at Slicer's ribcage but misses.
Kaukalo avoids the body shot from Slicer.
Kaukalo throws a jab when Slicer was well out of range.
Kaukalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaukalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slicer throws a jab when Kaukalo was well out of range.
Slicer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slicer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaukalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slicer misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slicer throws a low kick but Kaukalo moves out of range easily.
Slicer instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaukalo or not.
A frustrated look appears on Kaukalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaukalo is trying to stall.
Slicer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaukalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slicer leaning against his opponent.
Kaukalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slicer scores with a nice body kick.
Slicer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaukalo.
It looks like Pekka Kaukalo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slicer keeps Kaukalo at a distance using the push kick.
Kaukalo misses with a wild combination.
Slicer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slicer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaukalo is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slicer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Slicer scores with a four punch combination!
Slicer moves in looking to clinch but Kaukalo pushes him off.
Kaukalo throws an overhand right that lands on Slicer's shoulder, as Slicer tries to avoid the shot.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slicer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
Slicer scores with a nice right hand.
Kaukalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slicer scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaukalo misses with a combination
and Slicer counters with a solid body kick.
Kaukalo looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Slicer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slicer jabs at Kaukalo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slicer.
Kaukalo backs away from a small jab... but Slicer lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kaukalo crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Slicer with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johny Slicer!
Johny Slicer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Davinchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Davinchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davinchi lands a head kick. Dantes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davinchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dantes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dantes throws the left hand but Davinchi avoids the punch easily.
Davinchi misses with a head kick.
Dantes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edmund Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes misses with an uppercut.
Dantes with a nice cross.
Dantes lands a jab to Davinchi's midsection.
Davinchi lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davinchi.
Good standup being displayed there by Dantes as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes scores with a hook.
Dantes checks a low kick from Davinchi.
Davinchi throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davinchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dantes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davinchi scrambles back to his feet.
Dantes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davinchi tries to avoid it but Dantes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davinchi to the ground. Davinchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dantes tests Davinchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davinchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davinchi throws a chopping leg kick but Dantes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davinchi moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davinchi.
Dantes digs a good hook to Davinchi's body.
Dantes misses with a looping left.
Davinchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Davinchi cracks Dantes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dantes misses the jab.
Dantes checks a leg kick.
Davinchi misses with a low kick.
Dantes cracks Davinchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Dantes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davinchi enables Dantes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davinchi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dantes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Davinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dantes looking to sit in guard and control but Davinchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dantes keeping moving, preventing Davinchi from controlling successfully.
Davinchi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dantes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dantes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dantes misses with a hook. Davinchi ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dantes shoots in and drives through. Davinchi sprawls well.
Davinchi needs to keep his hands up - Dantes had a free shot at his head there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edmund Dantes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dantes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davinchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dantes.
Davinchi throws a head kick but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davinchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dantes on the ground.
Dantes wants to control but Davinchi is keeping him busy.
Davinchi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davinchi struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davinchi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes working away.
Dantes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davinchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davinchi is not content to let Dantes control the position.
Dantes slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes trying to control the action but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
Davinchi is being controlled here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dantes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davinchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dantes working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi is looking to regain half guard here but Dantes keeps moving and retains side control.
Dantes trying to control the action but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
Dantes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davinchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dantes wants to control but Davinchi is keeping him busy.
Edmund Dantes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dantes takes a little break here. Davinchi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dantes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dantes fails with the takedown.
Dantes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davinchi misses with a head kick.
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dantes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dantes throws an off balance right hand
and Davinchi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dantes really felt that one!
Dantes scores with a shot to the body.
Dantes misses with a body punch
and Davinchi counters with a good low kick that Dantes was not able to check.
Davinchi cracks a nice hook into Dantes's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davinchi throws a low kick, looking for Dantes's leg but Dantes calmly moves out of range.
Dantes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davinchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonardo Davinchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Davinchi throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily.
Davinchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davinchi throws out a leg kick but Dantes moves out of range and Davinchi only half commits.
Davinchi stuffs the takedown.
Leonardo Davinchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Dantes.
Dantes shoots in looking for a takedown but Davinchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dantes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dantes throws a hook but Davinchi avoids it easily.
Dantes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dantes shoots in for a double leg but Davinchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davinchi counters with an inside leg kick.
Davinchi lands with a kick to the temple. Dantes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Davinchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dantes.
Dantes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davinchi pinned against the cage. Davinchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dantes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davinchi circles away.
Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davinchi moves away.
Dantes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davinchi wants to land a leg kick but Dantes is out of range.
Davinchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Dantes throws a shot from downtown. Davinchi moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davinchi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dantes if he has to take too many more of those.
Davinchi is looking to land body kicks.
Dantes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davinchi cracks the inside of Dantes's front leg.
Davinchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davinchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davinchi scores with a punch to the head.
Dantes checks the leg kick.
Davinchi scores with a leg kick.
Dantes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davinchi sprawls well. Davinchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dantes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonardo Davinchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantes blocks a head kick by Davinchi.
Dantes tries for a takedown but Davinchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dantes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davinchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
Dantes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davinchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Davinchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage!
Davinchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Davinchi clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davinchi tries to move into range but Dantes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dantes misses the shot to the body.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Davinchi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davinchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Davinchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davinchi clinches up against the cage.
Davinchi landing knees to the head.
Dantes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davinchi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dantes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davinchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davinchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dantes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davinchi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davinchi can pounce on him.
Davinchi closes the distance and clinches.
Davinchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Davinchi lands but Dantes takes it in his stride.
Davinchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davinchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dantes shoots in looking for a takedown. Davinchi tries to sprawl out of it but Dantes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davinchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davinchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Dantes blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi tries to score with a low kick but Dantes moves his leg out of the way.
Dantes misses with a looping left.
Dantes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davinchi.
Dantes thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davinchi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davinchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Dantes.
Davinchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dantes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonardo Davinchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Dantes.
Dantes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Davinchi tries to clinch but Dantes is having none of it.
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davinchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dantes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dantes throws a hook to the side of Davinchi's head but Davinchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davinchi tries to score with a low kick but Dantes moves his leg out of the way.
Davinchi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Davinchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
Davinchi tries to clinch up.
Davinchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davinchi!
Davinchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davinchi misses with a low kick.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davinchi manages to avoid it.
Dantes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davinchi swivels and escapes.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Davinchi counters with a body kick that stops Dantes in his tracks momentarily.
Dantes swings widly with a right hand
and Davinchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Davinchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantes throws a right hand that Davinchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Davinchi also avoids with ease.
Dantes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davinchi moves out of range of the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Davinchi had his way with Edmund Dantes in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davinchi misses with a head kick.
Davinchi misses with a wild body shot.
Davinchi tries to clinch up.
Dantes jabs Davinchi right on the nose. Davinchi blinks but takes it well.
Davinchi tries to clinch but Dantes moves out of range.
Davinchi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dantes counters with a one-two to the body.
Davinchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dantes.
Dantes swings widly with a right hand
and Davinchi counters with a low kick, right behind Dantes 's knee.
Dantes scores with a hook.
Davinchi thumps Dantes with a low kick.
Davinchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dantes.
Dantes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davinchi manages to avoid it.
Dantes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davinchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davinchi. That's going to slow Dantes down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davinchi. That's going to slow Dantes down.
Davinchi is looking to clinch but Dantes is avoiding it.
Davinchi gets caught napping as Dantes dives in and scores a takedown. Davinchi manages to retain guard.
Dantes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dantes wants to pass the guard but Davinchi is keeping the position.
Dantes pushing down on Davinchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davinchi keeps working.
Dantes works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi tries to hold on but Dantes pushes him away.
Davinchi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davinchi is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi has given up his back here. Will Dantes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Davinchi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Dantes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Dantes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dantes tries to get the hooks in deep but Davinchi pushed the leg off.
Dantes wants to control the position but Davinchi frees himself and scrambles - Dantes manages to regain control in side control.
Dantes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davinchi is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dantes 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmund Dantes!
Edmund Dantes is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Edmund Dantes 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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