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SPA 71: Crush PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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134 lbs
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134 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Kos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Kos's ribcage. Kos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Kos can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Kos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Kos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Kos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Kos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Silva gets a clinch.
Kos is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva digs a right hand into Kos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kos's gas tank.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Kos is rocked!
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kos with a big uppercut! Kos tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kos to the mat! Kos covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luiz Silva!
Our winner, Luiz Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meka Bertane Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meka Bertane Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atilla Khan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bertane Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertane Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Bertane Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Khan with that takedown attempt.
Meka Bertane Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atilla Khan.
Khan shoots in but Bertane Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bertane Jr shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bertane Jr's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bertane Jr keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Bertane Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bertane Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a strike but Bertane Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Bertane Jr is having none of it.
Khan 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.
Bertane Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Khan keeping full guard, as Bertane Jr tries to pass.
Bertane Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bertane Jr is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Bertane Jr from controlling successfully.
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.
Khan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bertane Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bertane Jr is controlling him.
Bertane Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bertane Jr lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Bertane Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bertane Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Khan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bertane Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bertane Jr trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertane Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Khan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bertane Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertane Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Khan is defending well.
Bertane Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bertane Jr working the ground and pound.
Bertane Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bertane Jr tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Khan is pushing Bertane Jr's head away, looking to escape. Bertane Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertane Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bertane Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bertane Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bertane Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bertane Jr is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meka Bertane Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khan misses with a takedown
and Bertane Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Khan didn't expect that.
Khan striking off his back but it's not causing Bertane Jr any problems.
Bertane Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Meka Bertane Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bertane Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Khan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bertane Jr drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Bertane Jr off! Bertane Jr jumps back into Khan's guard.
Bertane Jr trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertane Jr wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Bertane Jr passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bertane Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bertane Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Khan pushes Bertane Jr off looking to stand but Bertane Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Bertane Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bertane Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a strike from the bottom but Bertane Jr passes into side control!
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Bertane Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Bertane Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bertane Jr is controlling him well.
Bertane Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khan tries to escape but Bertane Jr is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan bucks up and tries to throw Bertane Jr off but instead Bertane Jr has got his back!
Bertane Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Khan is defending it well.
Khan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bertane Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Khan is defending it well.
Bertane Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertane Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Khan turns into Bertane Jr and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bertane Jr 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.
Khan connects with a couple of short punches.
Bertane Jr has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bertane Jr has control of Khan's left arm, preventing Khan from doing any damage.
Bertane Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bertane Jr tries to get out of the position.
Khan throwing strikes but missing.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bertane Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khan landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meka Bertane Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bertane Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bertane Jr throws an elbow that misses. Khan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bertane Jr's guard. Nice move by Khan!
Khan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bertane Jr has wrist control.
Bertane Jr has his feet on Khan's thighs here. He's pushed Khan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Khan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meka Bertane Jr!
After winning the bout, Meka Bertane Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Evora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed-Animal. Evora has chosen D.A.D. - Bad Craziness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Evora!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Matterhorn digs a good hook to Evora's body.
Von Matterhorn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, if Von Matterhorn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Evora moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evora is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evora looking to control.
Von Matterhorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Matterhorn wants to control from the top but Evora keeps moving.
Von Matterhorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Evora has wrist control.
Evora working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Evora is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Matterhorn throws a hook but Evora avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evora is refusing to be controlled, as Von Matterhorn sits in half guard.
Evora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evora wants to get back to full guard.
Von Matterhorn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Evora tries to get to full guard but Von Matterhorn has control of the leg.
Von Matterhorn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the action but Evora is working from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Von Matterhorn wants to free his trapped foot but Evora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Evora is staying active underneath Von Matterhorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Matterhorn is working for a kimura but Evora is defending it quite comfortably.
Evora is looking for a sweep. Von Matterhorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Matterhorn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Evora!
Von Matterhorn looking to control but Evora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn raining down shots from the mount!
Von Matterhorn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Evora is having none of it.
Evora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Matterhorn tries to control but Evora wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Matterhorn wants to finish this one by submission but Evora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Von Matterhorn.
Evora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Matterhorn tries to control but Evora wriggling away.
Evora is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Matterhorn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Matterhorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Matterhorn misses with a few strikes there.
Evora shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Matterhorn pulls Evora in to control the position.
Von Matterhorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evora trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Matterhorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Matterhorn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Evora wants to control from the top but Von Matterhorn keeps moving.
Von Matterhorn looking to control.
Evora wants to control from the top but Von Matterhorn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn has control of Evora's left arm, preventing Evora from doing any damage.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Evora closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Matterhorn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evora has gone for a leg lock! Von Matterhorn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evora's guard.
Evora keeping moving, preventing Von Matterhorn from controlling successfully.
Von Matterhorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Evora isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Von Matterhorn stacks Evora on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Von Matterhorn!
Evora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn landing strikes.
Evora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Matterhorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Von Matterhorn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evora, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Von Matterhorn wants to control but Evora is keeping him busy.
Evora tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Matterhorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evora is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Matterhorn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Matterhorn working Evora over with strikes.
Evora tries to get to full guard but Von Matterhorn has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evora is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Von Matterhorn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evora is just riding it out for now. Von Matterhorn eventually gives up the hold.
Von Matterhorn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Matterhorn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Matterhorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn is nestled in close to Evora, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Evora moves into full guard.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Matterhorn scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Matterhorn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evora is trying to keep Von Matterhorn in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evora keeping moving, preventing Von Matterhorn from controlling successfully.
Von Matterhorn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Matterhorn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn 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.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Evora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Evora feints and as Von Matterhorn raises his hands in defense, Evora changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evora trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Matterhorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evora is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Matterhorn has wrist control.
Evora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Matterhorn tries to strike from the bottom.
Evora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Matterhorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evora is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von Matterhorn wants to control the position but Evora says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Von Matterhorn is refusing to be controlled, as Evora sits in half guard.
Von Matterhorn is trying to control but can't.
Evora wants to take a breather but Von Matterhorn is having none of it.
Evora seems to be working for a kimura but Von Matterhorn defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Matterhorn keeps working.
Evora looks to land a strike but Von Matterhorn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Von Matterhorn keeping moving, preventing Evora from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Evora was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evora darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Matterhorn is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Von Matterhorn is looking for a sweep. Evora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Matterhorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evora throwing shots but Von Matterhorn is blocking nicely.
Evora throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Matterhorn is looking to improve his position.
Evora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Matterhorn looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Von Matterhorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn trying to control from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evora is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evora throwing shots but Von Matterhorn is blocking nicely.
Evora not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evora is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Matterhorn trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evora missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlos Evora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Matterhorn makes his way to full guard, as Evora worked for a kimura.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evora throws a big elbow that misses.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Evora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Matterhorn is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evora postures up in Von Matterhorn's guard and throws a big left but Von Matterhorn blocks it.
Evora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Evora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Matterhorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martijn Van Der Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam De Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sam De Wolf enters 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martijn Van Der Graaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam De Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf works over Van Der Graaf's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Van Der Graaf is trying to keep an underhook but Wolf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Der Graaf tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Van Der Graaf is having none of it.
Van Der Graaf tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wolf has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolf trying to control but Van Der Graaf is having none of it.
Van Der Graaf working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf tries to control but Van Der Graaf wriggling away.
Van Der Graaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Graaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Graaf tries to hold on but Wolf postures up.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Graaf is looking to escape.
Van Der Graaf can't escape the position.
Wolf controlling from mount.
Van Der Graaf can't escape the position.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Graaf is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wolf controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Graaf is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Graaf is working hard here to advance position.
Wolf content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf is working to get back to half guard.
Wolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Graaf is looking to escape.
BOOM! Wolf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wolf wants to control the pace but Van Der Graaf is squirming around nicely.
Wolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Der Graaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking to control but Van Der Graaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Van Der Graaf is looking to get to half guard.
Van Der Graaf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Der Graaf is staying active underneath Wolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Graaf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is taking a breather. Van Der Graaf 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.
Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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.
Van Der Graaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolf's waist but Wolf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Graaf off to one side.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body. Van Der Graaf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Der Graaf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Graaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam De Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Der Graaf regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wolf's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wolf not doing much here.
Van Der Graaf has a hand on Wolf's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wolf takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Van Der Graaf is looking to get to half guard.
Wolf controlling from mount.
Wolf looking to control but Van Der Graaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf with good strikes from the mount here!
Wolf raining down shots from the mount!
Van Der Graaf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Graaf working to try and regain half guard.
Van Der Graaf regains half guard.
Van Der Graaf wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but Van Der Graaf defending well.
Wolf stalling.
Wolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Der Graaf gets back to full guard.
Van Der Graaf keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Van Der Graaf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Der Graaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Graaf keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Van Der Graaf trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam De Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Der Graaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf has Van Der Graaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Graaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Graaf wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martijn Van Der Graaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wolf trying to control the action but Van Der Graaf is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wolf has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Van Der Graaf is bucking up trying to escape but Wolf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wolf controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf trying to control but Van Der Graaf is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Graaf working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam De Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van Der Graaf tries to keep at a distance but Wolf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Der Graaf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wolf is in Van Der Graaf's guard.
Van Der Graaf keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Van Der Graaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Van Der Graaf keeps moving.
Van Der Graaf wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Graaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Graaf.
Wolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Graaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Graaf tries to buck Wolf off but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Graaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Graaf tries to bench press Wolf off him but Wolf keeps the position.
Wolf staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wolf lands a head kick!
Wolf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Wolf is going to stand back up.
Wolf prevents Van Der Graaf from improving his position.
Van Der Graaf gets full guard.
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Graaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martijn Van Der Graaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Graaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Der Graaf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf trying to control but Van Der Graaf is working from the bottom.
Wolf wanted to stand there but Van Der Graaf had control of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam De Wolf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Der Graaf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Van Der Graaf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Der Graaf.
Van Der Graaf working the strikes but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Graaf is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Graaf is working for a kimura but Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.
Sam De Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Graaf thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Graaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Graaf 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.
Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam De Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam De Wolf!
A victorious Sam De Wolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Yuber!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Graaf shoots in for a takedown but Yuber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Graaf moves in looking to clinch but Yuber pushes him off.
Van Graaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yuber defends it nicely.
Van Graaf connects with a looping right hand.
Yuber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Graaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuber.
Van Graaf throws a nice looking combination but Yuber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuber drives through with a takedown into Van Graaf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yuber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Graaf looking for a guillotine here but Yuber defends easily.
Van Graaf being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Graaf keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber stopping the sweep attempt from Van Graaf.
Yuber wants to stand but Van Graaf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Graaf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yuber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuber wants to control from the top but Van Graaf keeps moving.
Van Graaf keeping full guard, as Yuber tries to pass.
Yuber trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Graaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Yuber.
Van Graaf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Graaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Van Graaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Graaf tried to score with a low kick but Yuber checks it.
Yuber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuber tries for a kimura but Van Graaf is defending well.
Van Graaf is trying to control Yuber's posture but Yuber avoids it.
Yuber is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Graaf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Graaf tries to buck Yuber off but Yuber is having none of it.
Yuber wants to control but Van Graaf is keeping him busy.
Yuber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Graaf is looking to reverse the position.
Yuber cracks Van Graaf with a big right hand but Van Graaf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yuber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Graaf keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf is looking for a sweep.
Yuber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yuber is looking to take a break and control but Van Graaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Graaf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Graaf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yuber off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuber fending off the submission attempt from Van Graaf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Graaf seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Yuber's chin but Yuber turns very nicely into Van Graaf's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Yuber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Yuber will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yuber takes one on the button.
Ruud Van Graaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Graaf tries to clinch up but Yuber circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Graaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Graaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuber closes the distance and clinches up with Van Graaf, looking for a takedown. Yuber pushes Van Graaf against the cage but Van Graaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuber keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Graaf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yuber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Graaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuber blocks a head kick by Van Graaf.
Van Graaf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuber stuffs the takedown.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Graaf sprawls well. Van Graaf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuber gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Yuber or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Graaf which made him look bad.
Ruud Van Graaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Yuber.
Yuber throws a looping overhand right but Van Graaf ducks down to avoid it.
Van Graaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Graaf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Ruud Van Graaf has been cut.
Van Graaf lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Graaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuber.
Yuber misses with a wild combination.
Van Graaf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber throws a series of punches but Van Graaf moves out of range.
Van Graaf throws a head kick but Yuber moves out of range.
Yuber looking to score a takedown here. Van Graaf is defending well but Yuber drives through and ends up in Van Graaf's guard.
Yuber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Graaf is keeping the position for now.
Yuber passes Van Graaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yuber trying to control from half guard but Van Graaf is working away.
Yuber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Graaf is just riding it out for now. Yuber eventually gives up the hold.
Yuber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivan Yuber has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber is keen to just control but Van Graaf is a slippery customer.
Van Graaf wants to get back to full guard.
Van Graaf is staying active underneath Yuber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Graaf tries to roll over but Yuber keeps him under control.
Van Graaf is not content to let Yuber control the position.
Ivan Yuber has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yuber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Graaf throws a leg kick but Yuber sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber avoids a kick to the body.
Yuber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Graaf misses with a hook. Yuber ducked under it nicely.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Graaf as he jumps to the side.
Yuber keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuber misses with a straight left.
Yuber misses with an uppercut. Van Graaf saw that one coming.
Yuber scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Graaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Graaf leaves Yuber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Yuber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruud Van Graaf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Graaf tries to clinch up.
Ruud Van Graaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Graaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivan Yuber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Van Graaf. No joy for Yuber on that attempt.
Van Graaf stuffs the takedown.
Yuber lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuber.
Yuber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruud Van Graaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Yuber.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuber. Van Graaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Graaf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuber.
Van Graaf tries for a takedown but Yuber circles away easily
and Yuber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Graaf moves into range and clinches up with Yuber.
Van Graaf scores with a knee to the head.
Van Graaf missing with knees to the body.
Van Graaf manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Graaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuber's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf stalling in the clinch.
Yuber scores with a shot to the side of Van Graaf's head.
Van Graaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuber blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Graaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Graaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Graaf taking a breather.
Van Graaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Graaf is pushing Yuber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Graaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Graaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yuber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Graaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yuber is defending well for now.
Van Graaf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yuber blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Graaf blocks an uppercut.
Yuber is looking to control Van Graaf's arms but Van Graaf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yuber has his back to the cage.
Van Graaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yuber is keeping busy.
Van Graaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yuber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Graaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yuber trying to stall but Van Graaf improves his position.
Ruud Van Graaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Graaf as Yuber tries to tie him up.
Van Graaf blocking some punches.
Van Graaf misses with a knee to the head.
Van Graaf lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Van Graaf.
Van Graaf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Graaf looking to throw knees to the head but Yuber is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivan Yuber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Graaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruud Van Graaf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yuber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Yuber!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Yuber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ward Cee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Blume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blume comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kollegah - Endlösung 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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280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ward Cee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Blume!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blume connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cee.
Cee looks for a takedown but Blume sprawls well.
Blume keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cee.
Cee is putting a hurting on Blume here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cee is looking to take a break and control but Blume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blume really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cee working the ground and pound from side control.
Cee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cee is trying to get an arm triangle but Blume is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Cee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cee is trying to get an arm triangle but Blume is defending well.
Cee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blume is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cee has an Americana. Blume didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cee is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cee hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ward Cee!
During a confident post fight interview, Ward Cee 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo comes to the cage accompanied by Anna rakas raju hetki. On his way into the cage it seems that Pekka Kaukalo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pekka Kaukalo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Krukowski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krukowski.
Krukowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Kevin Krukowski has been cut.
Kaukalo staying out of range there.
Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Krukowski misses.
Kaukalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krukowski's head.
Krukowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaukalo's head.
It looks like Pekka Kaukalo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krukowski throws a jab when Kaukalo was well out of range.
Krukowski looks to land a left hand but Kaukalo moved out of range nicely.
Krukowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaukalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krukowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaukalo moves out of range as Krukowski throws a body kick.
Kaukalo throws a looping overhand right but Krukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Krukowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaukalo manages to avoid it.
Krukowski sizes up Kaukalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaukalo.
Donk. Krukowski catches Kaukalo right on the button with a cross.
Kaukalo throws a body punch but Krukowski moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaukalo's elbow.
Krukowski breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krukowski.
Krukowski lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Kaukalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krukowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Krukowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaukalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaukalo moves out of range as Krukowski strikes.
Kaukalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaukalo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krukowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krukowski won't allow Kaukalo to sweep him here.
Krukowski looking to pass the guard.
Krukowski throws an elbow that misses. Kaukalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krukowski's guard. Nice move by Kaukalo!
Kaukalo wanted to stand there but Krukowski had control of the position.
Krukowski pulls Kaukalo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krukowski throws a big shot that misses.
Krukowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaukalo throws out the jab.
Kaukalo misses with a double jab
and Krukowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kaukalo's guard now.
Kaukalo is breathing heavily.
Kaukalo keeping moving, preventing Krukowski from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krukowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krukowski is in close to Kaukalo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krukowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaukalo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krukowski is controlling him.
Kaukalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaukalo is trying to keep Krukowski in close.
Krukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaukalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Kaukalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaukalo wanted to stand there but Krukowski had control of the position.
Kaukalo stopping the sweep attempt from Krukowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaukalo being controlled here momentarily.
Krukowski 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Krukowski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kaukalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krukowski.
Krukowski looks to land a right hand but Kaukalo moved out of range.
Krukowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaukalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krukowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaukalo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Kaukalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaukalo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krukowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaukalo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Krukowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Krukowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krukowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kevin Krukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaukalo keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kaukalo regains half guard, as Krukowski was trying to land strikes.
Krukowski 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.
Krukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaukalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krukowski is pressing down on Kaukalo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaukalo is holding on for now.
Krukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krukowski wants to control but Kaukalo is keeping him busy.
Krukowski winds up and cracks Kaukalo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krukowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaukalo tries to roll over but Krukowski keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski trying to control from half guard but Kaukalo is working away.
Krukowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaukalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaukalo is not content to let Krukowski control the position.
Kaukalo trying to control here.
Kaukalo is pressing down on Krukowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaukalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Krukowski is holding on to half guard well.
Krukowski wants to improve his position but Kaukalo is controlling well.
Krukowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Krukowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Krukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaukalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Krukowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krukowski manages to avoid it.
Kaukalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krukowski manages to avoid it.
Krukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaukalo on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaukalo misses with the combination.
Krukowski swings widly with a right hand
and Kaukalo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krukowski misses the jab.
Krukowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaukalo's head backwards.
Krukowski scores with a hook to the body. Kaukalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krukowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Krukowski misses.
Kaukalo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaukalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krukowski cracks Kaukalo with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Krukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaukalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krukowski connects with a body shot.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Krukowski and Kaukalo goes tumbling to the canvas! Krukowski follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Kaukalo is rocked!
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!
Krukowski lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kaukalo quite badly. Kaukalo pulls Krukowski in close trying to recover. Krukowski postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kaukalo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kaukalo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Krukowski! Kevin Krukowski retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Krukowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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 comes into the arena with Wherever I May Roam blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
255 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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21
275 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but St John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from St John.
St John swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Cameron St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
St John looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St John misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St John.
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald walks into a jab.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for St John.
St John misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
St John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald feints and then cracks St John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St John down.
St John lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
St John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
St John throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
St John slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
A slow jab from St John misses its intended target.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St John thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
St John is breathing heavily.
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles St John. St John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but St John blocks it.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St John lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
St John misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from St John. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Johns head.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald is looking to clinch but St John is avoiding it.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
St John throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald tries to clinch but St John moves out of range.
St John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
St John misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but St John ducks down to avoid it.
St John throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
St John throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with St John.
McDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Cameron St John has been cut.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
St John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John prevents a body shot from McDonald.
St John wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St John managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
St John wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St John tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
St John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald has St John pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd are getting on McDonald's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
St John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony McDonald dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! St John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald slips under a jab from St John.
St John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
St John misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and St John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St John throws out the jab.
St John blocks the body kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St John.
Tony McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from St John. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St John misses the shot to the body.
McDonald cracks St John with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St John works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
St John 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.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
St John looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
St John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St John connects with a body shot.
McDonald works St John's body with a nice hook.
St John thumps McDonald with a low kick.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but St John moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
A cross from St John lands.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St John.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald scores with a head kick. St John tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St John throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from St John.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald tries to clinch up but St John circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St John's calf.
St John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
St John cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
St John swinging wildly here.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St John throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
St John missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for St John.
St John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St John misses with a body shot.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald prevents St John from breaking the clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but St John is blocking nicely.
St John wants to break the clinch but can't.
St John looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St John has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St John.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald rushes St John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into St John's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 stalling in the clinch.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
St John wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony McDonald.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from St John.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from St John misses.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St John throws a right and a left that both miss.
St John just misses with a punch to the body.
St John throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
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.
St John sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St John throws out the jab.
St John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald slips under a jab from St John.
St John throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John misses with a body shot.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but St John moved out of range.
St John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses St John's sensitive parts.
McDonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
St John ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald lands a head kick. St John smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St John.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
St John checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St John.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St John checks a leg kick.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up but St John circles away and keeps his distance.
St John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from St John.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John 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 connects with a single shot there.
McDonald feints and then cracks St John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St John down.
St John throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
St John dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
St John misses with a looping right.
McDonald cracks St John with a good jab.
St John throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a head kick.
St John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but St John moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St John throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St John is lucky that one didn't land flush.
St John is rocked!
Cameron St John's cut is getting worse.
McDonald plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops St John to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! St John just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony McDonald! Tony McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tony McDonald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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