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VFC:E 24: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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187 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Alard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hiroyuki Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Alard is having none of it.
Alard tries for a takedown but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alard moves out of range of the body kick from Hanzo.
The fighters circle, before Hanzo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Alard's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hanzo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Hiroyuki Hanzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Albertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Tyler had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Albertson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Albertson manages to get underhooks.
Tyler fails to pull guard.
Tyler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Albertson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Albertson.
Tyler tries to pull guard but Albertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyler drops back down to his feet.
Tyler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Albertson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Albertson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyler.
Albertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ryan Tyler has been cut.
Albertson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Albertson lands an elbow inside that Tyler shrugs off.
Albertson lands an elbow that stopped Tyler in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan Tyler's cut is getting worse.
Albertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tyler is rocked!
Ryan Tyler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Albertson lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Ryan Tyler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Tyler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeff Albertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnon Kingstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Earth's Rightful Ruler. Kingstown has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arnon Kingstown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Augustus Pablo's chin.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Augustus Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnon Kingstown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo tries to clinch up but Kingstown circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingstown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingstown scores with a three punch combo!
Kingstown tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Pablo misses the shot to the body.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingstown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pablo instigates a clinch.
Kingstown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pablo wants a takedown.
Pablo has Kingstown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kingstown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo has clasped his hands together around Kingstown's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kingstown can't do much from the bottom here.
Pablo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Pablo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pablo working the strikes but Kingstown uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kingstown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pablo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingstown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pablo.
Pablo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kingstown is trying to maintain the position but Pablo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pablo lands a nice short elbow.
Pablo with the ground and pound but Kingstown uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pablo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingstown working a defensive guard here.
Pablo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pablo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingstown keeping full guard, as Pablo tries to pass.
Pablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pablo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstown trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
Pablo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingstown is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pablo has closed the distance and engaged Kingstown in a clinch.
Kingstown tries to circle away but Pablo has him pinned against the cage.
Kingstown is trying to break the clinch but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pablo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pablo is working for takedown but Kingstown is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Pablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pablo is working for takedown but Kingstown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pablo goes for a takedown attempt but Kingstown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kingstown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pablo.
Kingstown gets caught flat footed, as Pablo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pablo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kingstown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pablo throws and elbow that misses. Kingstown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pablo's guard. Nice move by Kingstown!
Kingstown tries to stand but Pablo is controlling from the bottom.
Pablo is adopting a defensive guard.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kingstown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Augustus Pablo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pablo has managed to clinch.
Pablo has had enough of the clinch but Kingstown keeps him there for the moment.
Pablo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingstown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo breaks from the clinch.
Kingstown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pablo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kingstown trying to control but Pablo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pablo lands a nice short elbow.
Pablo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is looking to stall here but Kingstown recovers full guard.
Kingstown trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
Pablo is in close to Kingstown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingstown wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo throwing strikes but missing.
Pablo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pablo cracks Kingstown with a solid left hand.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingstown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pablo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablois looking to pass into half guard but Kingstown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kingstown is in guard.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Kingstown tries to pass.
Pablo has his hands on Kingstown's head, controlling the position.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Kingstown from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pablo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pablo trying to control the position here.
Kingstown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kingstown preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingstown trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pablo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingstown's half guard.
Pablo wants to take a breather but Kingstown is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Pablo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pablo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kingstown can't do much from the bottom here.
Pablo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kingstown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kingstown wants to control but Pablo postures up.
Kingstown prevents Pablo from moving into mount.
An elbow from Pablo crashes against the mat.
Pablo working the strikes but Kingstown uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pablo throwing shots but Kingstown is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to take a break and control but Kingstown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pablo throws a strike but Kingstown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pablo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kingstown's guard.
Pablo lands a couple of elbows.
Kingstown working a defensive guard here.
Pablo preventing the sweep.
Pablo lands a couple of elbows.
Pablo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingstown is trying to keep Pablo in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pablo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingstown is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingstown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingstown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pablo is now in half guard.
Kingstown won't allow Pablo to pass to mount.
Pablo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingstown keeping control of the position.
Kingstown regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pablo.
Pablo postures up in Kingstown's guard and throws a big left but Kingstown blocks it.
Pablo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingstown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pablo scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingstown trying to keep a closed guard but Pablo is proving a slippery customer.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingstown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arnon Kingstown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pablo shoots in and bounces Kingstown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Augustus Pablo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Kingstown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingstown's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Pablo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pablo, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Pablo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen Toss the Feathers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaeffer doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Schaeffer.
Schaeffer ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Brendan Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaeffer tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schaeffer ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly lands the left hand.
A big left from Schaeffer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reilly as he avoids it easily.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reilly stuffs the takedown.
Schaeffer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schaeffer tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Schaeffer tries to clinch up.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Schaeffer's ribs.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Schaeffer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaeffer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaeffer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Schaeffer's head back.
Reilly connects with a 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!
Schaeffer shoots for a double leg takedown but Reilly sprawls well. He's pushed Schaeffer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dutch Schaeffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly stalks Schaeffer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schaeffer's face. Schaeffer staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dutch Schaeffer has been cut.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Schaeffer.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schaeffer manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stuns Schaeffer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schaeffer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schaeffer dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Schaeffer wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaeffer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaeffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reilly throws a body punch but Schaeffer moves out of range.
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brendan Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
Schaeffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schaeffer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Schaeffer.
Schaeffer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reilly lands a left and a right that send Schaeffer crashing to the mat, dazed. Reilly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Schaeffer is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reilly drops Schaeffer with a big left hand! Schaeffer is injured, injured bad! Reilly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Reilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Wright (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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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Starks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Wright!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Starks as he connects with a hook.
Starks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright has managed to clinch.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright lands a body punch.
Starks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starks wants to break free but Wright has control.
Starks takes a shot to the head.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starks is looking to control Wright's arms but Wright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Starks has his back to the cage.
Starks breaks the clinch.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Starks is breathing heavily.
Wright wants to slow Starks down by chopping away at his legs.
Starks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Starks is rocked!
Wright looks to land a combination but Starks avoids it well.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright stuns Starks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright thuds a left hand into Starks's body.
Wright drops Starks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Starks looks back up at him and smiles so Wright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Starks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks switches off momentarily and Wright cracks him with a monster right hand! Starks topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Wright dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Wright!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dond Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hood has chosen Carlos - The Silmarillia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Raymond Hood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dond Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymond Hood!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood clinches up with Bond and pushes him back against the cage.
Bond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bond is looking to break free of the clinch but Hood has double underhooks.
Hood working Bond over with knees to the body.
Bond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hood gets a clinch.
Hood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
Hood lands an elbow just above Bond 's eye.
Hood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bond is looking to break free of the clinch but Hood has double underhooks.
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
Bond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bond is breathing heavily.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Bond tries to score a body lock takedown but Hood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dond Bond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood avoiding damage.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Hood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hood taking a breather.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Bond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hood is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hood obliges.
Hood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hood.
Hood lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bond's face.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood working Bond over with knees to the body.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hood obliges.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood crunches a lovely knee into Bond's ribcage.
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hood.
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
Hood slows down the pace here.
Bond is trying to break the clinch but Hood is controlling him.
Hood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bond wants to get back to striking at distance but Hood won't allow it.
Bond takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bond up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raymond Hood.
Hood closes the distance and pushes Bond back into the cage.
Hood lands an elbow just above Bond 's eye.
Hood leaning against his opponent.
Hood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bond's defenses.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Hood dominated that round.
That's time! Bond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hood forces Bond back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bond tries to break the clinch but Hood is controlling the position.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Hood stops a takedown attempt from Bond.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Hood.
Hood crunches a lovely knee into Bond's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Bond shrugs off.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Hood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood is stalling here.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hood with a knee to the head.
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood landing knees to the body.
Bond takes an elbow to the temple.
Hood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Hood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hood is pushing Bond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood slowing the pace effectively.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bond letting Hood take a breather here.
Bond takes an elbow to the temple.
Bond is working for takedown but Hood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raymond Hood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood lands an elbow just above Bond 's eye.
Hood leaning against his opponent.
Hood lands a nice elbow.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Hood crunches a lovely knee into Bond's ribcage.
Hood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raymond Hood.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bond crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hood - the referee stops the clock and Bond gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hood. Bond manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bond fails to land with a series of punches.
Hood has closed the distance and engaged Bond in a clinch.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bond's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood lands a good knee to the midsection. Bond won't want to take too many of those.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Bond misses with a knee strike.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Bond being controlled against the cage.
Bond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hood lands a nice knee to the body.
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
Hood landing knees to the body.
Bond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hood stalls.
Hood lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Hood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hood has managed to clinch.
Hood working Bond over with knees to the body.
Bond has had enough of the clinch but Hood keeps him there for the moment.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood blocks an elbow strike from Bond.
Bond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bond working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hood.
Hood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bond up against the cage.
Hood lands an elbow just above Bond 's eye.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Bond shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hood lands a knee to the body.
Bond takes an elbow to the temple.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bond's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood scores with a knee to the head.
Hood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hood slowing the pace effectively.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Hood slows down the pace here.
Hood lands an elbow inside that Bond shrugs off.
Hood stalling.
Hood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bond's face.
Hood working Bond over with knees to the body.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hood has him pressed against the cage.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bond's defenses.
Hood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bond's defenses.
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hood.
Hood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bond is trying to break the clinch but Hood has him pressed against the cage.
Hood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Hood.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood is pushing Bond up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hood with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bond tries to circle away but Hood has him pinned against the cage.
Hood lands a damaging elbow.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Hood connects with a knee to the head.
Bond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
Bond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hood lands a knee to the head.
Hood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hood landing knees to the head.
Hood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Hood lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hood lands an elbow inside.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Bond has had enough of the clinch but Hood keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bond takes an elbow to the temple.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Hood with a knee to the head.
Hood scores a nice knee to the body.
Hood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dond Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bond letting Hood take a breather here.
Hood lands an elbow that stopped Bond in his tracks for a moment.
Hood stops a takedown attempt from Bond.
Hood landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Hood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hood 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Hood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Romero Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Speedman moved out of range nicely.
Speedman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Speedman's head.
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Romero Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedman looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Speedman had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Speedman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Speedman's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Speedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie won't allow Speedman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Speedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speedman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speedman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie stops Speedman from standing up.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Speedman's guard.
Speedman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Speedman has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Speedman is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Speedman is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Speedman has wrist control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Speedman is retaining full guard.
Speedman keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Speedman blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Speedman tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Speedman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Speedman avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speedman takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romero Gracie.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Speedman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Speedman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Speedman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Speedman, into his guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speedman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Speedman had control of the position.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speedman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Speedman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie 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.
Romero Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
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.
Speedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Speedman checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speedman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie wants to control but Speedman is having none of it.
Speedman is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Speedman working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie won't allow Speedman to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Speedman has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie gets full guard.
Speedman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Speedman working away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Speedman's head to control him but Speedman postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Speedman stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
Speedman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Speedman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romero Gracie.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Speedman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tugg Speedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speedman preventing the sweep.
Speedman slips nicely into half guard.
Speedman is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Speedman wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedman is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is not content to let Speedman control the position.
Speedman prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Speedman is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Speedman is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Speedman's head to control him but Speedman postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Speedman missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Speedman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Speedman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speedman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Speedman looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Speedman advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Speedman is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Speedman has wrist control.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Speedman's guard.
Speedman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Speedman has taken his back!
Gracie prevents Speedman from getting a body triangle.
Speedman is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Speedman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Speedman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Speedman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speedman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie passes Speedman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Speedman's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Speedman won't allow it.
Speedman is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Speedman's head.
Speedman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Speedman struggling a bit here.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Speedman down.
Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gracie feints and then cracks Speedman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speedman down.
Speedman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Speedman lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Speedman.
Speedman stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Speedman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romero Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Speedman pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Speedman controlling him for the moment.
Speedman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Speedman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Speedman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Speedman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tugg Speedman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Speedman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tugg Speedman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bram Van Rompaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bram Van Rompaye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bram Van Rompaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Croix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rompaye throws an overhand right that lands on Croix's shoulder, as Croix tries to avoid the shot.
Croix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Rompaye lands a jab to Croix's midsection.
No joy there for Croix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tony Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Croix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rompaye throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rompaye throws a nice looking combination but Croix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Croix staying out of range there.
Van Rompaye misses with a series of wild punches.
Croix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Croix thows a body shot but no joy.
Croix walks into a jab.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Rompaye.
Croix is rocked!
Croix thows a body shot but no joy.
Croix slips a jab and a cross from Van Rompaye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Croix motions for Van Rompaye to come forward. Croix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rompaye lands with a right that hurts Croix. Croix looks to clinch but Van Rompaye throws a short knee that drops Croix. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bram Van Rompaye!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Gagnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Smith (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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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Gagnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gagnum fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Gagnum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gagnum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips under a jab.
Gagnum throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands a nice hook to Gagnum's body. Gagnum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gagnum tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a right hand that Gagnum ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagnum also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gagnum doesn't seem phased though.
Smith digs a good hook to Gagnum's body.
Christian Gagnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands with a straight right. Gagnum didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith swings for the body but Gagnum moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Gagnum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Gagnum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnum throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnum.
Smith takes a swing at Gagnum's ribcage but misses.
Gagnum clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Gagnum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Gagnum throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gagnum misses with a hook.
Smith takes a swing at Gagnum's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings for the body but Gagnum moves out of range.
Gagnum loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum avoids the body shot from Smith.
Gagnum misses with an uppercut.
Gagnum misses with the combination.
Gagnum tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gagnum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gagnum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gagnum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith slips under a jab from Gagnum.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Gagnum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gagnum rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith stuns Gagnum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gagnum misses with a low kick.
Gagnum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gagnum's head backwards.
Gagnum clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnum.
Smith digs a good body shot into Gagnum's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Smith dominated that 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.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Gagnum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gagnum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnum throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gagnum sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gagnum is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Gagnum dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith thows a huge punch but Gagnum dodges it nicely.
Smith prevents Gagnum from improving his position.
Gagnum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Gagnum wants to get back to his feet.
Gagnum has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith throwing shots but Gagnum is blocking nicely.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gagnum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gagnum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Gagnum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gagnum tries to get out of the position.
Gagnum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gagnum is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is keen to just control but Gagnum is a slippery customer.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagnum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Gagnum's head.
Gagnum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Noah Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gagnum sprawls well. Gagnum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith cracks Gagnum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a body punch but Gagnum moves out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Gagnum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Gagnum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christian Gagnum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tests Gagnum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noah Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noah Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Gagnum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gagnum!
Smith lands with some strikes.
Gagnum slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gagnum is looking to improve his position.
Gagnum has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gagnum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to control but Gagnum is working from the bottom.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnum tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Gagnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gagnum trying to control the position.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gagnum blocks nicely.
Noah Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gagnum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith throws a strike but Gagnum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gagnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gagnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gagnum throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gagnum's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnum is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a hook but Gagnum blocks it.
Gagnum misses with a straight left.
Gagnum throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Gagnum darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Noah Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gagnum misses the shot to the body.
Christian Gagnum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gagnum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Gagnum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gagnum misses with a double jab
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gagnum walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gagnum tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gagnum to the ground. Gagnum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Smith!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon The Professional (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Histon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Professional might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chop 'em Down. 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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161 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon The Professional!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Histon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Professional lands with a nice body kick.
The Professional throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Histon.
A slow jab from The Professional misses its intended target.
The Professional tries a head kick but it misses.
The Professional slaps away a takedown attempt from Histon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Histon.
The Professional scores with a nice body kick.
The Professional finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Professional turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from The Professional.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional takes a swing at Histon's ribcage but misses.
Histon throws a nice looking combination but The Professional bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Histon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Histon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Professional tries to reverse the position but Histon maintains control.
The Professional is working hard here to advance position.
Histon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Professional is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Professional and Histon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Histon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional regains half guard.
The Professional tries to roll over but Histon keeps him under control.
The Professional is refusing to be controlled, as Histon sits in half guard.
The Professional preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Professional has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Histon is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Histon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Professional does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Histon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Professional is just riding it out for now. Histon eventually gives up the hold.
The Professional manages to get to full guard.
Histon wants to control from the top but The Professional keeps moving.
Histon preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Histon takes one to the chin there.
The Professional throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Histon.
Histon dives in and grabs The Professional's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Professional pushes down on Histon's head and hops out.
The Professional lands a head kick. Histon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Histon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Professional.
Nice sprawl there from The Professional as Histon shoots in.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Histon.
Histon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Histon with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon The Professional dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Histon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Histon looks for a takedown but The Professional sprawls well.
Histon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Histon controlling the action here.
Histon is trying to control. The Professional wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Professional gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Histon advances to half guard.
The Professional wants to get back to full guard.
Histon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Histon is trying to control. The Professional wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Histon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Professional manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Histon preventing the sweep.
The Professional will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Histon fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Histon fails to land the takedown.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Histon.
Histon is breathing heavily.
The Professional misses with a body kick.
Histon blocks a head kick by The Professional.
The Professional misses with a looping left.
The Professional throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as The Professional lands an impressive looking overhand right. Histon doesn't seem phased though.
The Professional lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Histon checks a leg kick.
Histon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Professional swivels and escapes.
Histon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Professional.
Histon dodges the punch combination from The Professional.
The Professional moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Professional tries to clinch but Histon moves out of range.
Histon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Professional.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Histon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Professional tries to avoid it but Histon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Professional to the ground. The Professional escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Professional wants to clinch up but Histon keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from The Professional.
The Professional slaps away a takedown attempt from Histon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Histon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Professional's waist but The Professional gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Histon off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Professional swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon The Professional dominated that second 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.
The Professional throws and low kick but Histon moves out of range easily.
The Professional lands with an uppercut that bounces Histon off the cage and back into rage.
The Professional tries to clinch there but Histon circles away.
The Professional thows a body kick. Histon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Histon misses with a takedown attempt - The Professional sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leon The Professional is winning the standup battle so far.
The Professional feints and then cracks Histon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Histon down.
Histon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Professional pinned against the cage. The Professional gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Histon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Histon throws a shot from downtown. The Professional moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional throws a left and a right that both miss
and Histon counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Professional won't be happy with that.
The Professional gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Professional wants to get back to full guard.
The Professional trying to hold on to Histon's head to control him but Histon postures up.
Histon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Professional wants to control but Histon is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Histon works his way into full mount!
Histon trying to control but The Professional is having none of it.
The Professional is trying desperately to improve position.
The Professional slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Histon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Professional defends it well.
The Professional is looking for a sweep. Histon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Professional is staying active underneath Histon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Histon trying to control from The Professional's half guard. The Professional has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Professional keeping full guard, as Histon tries to pass.
Histon thows a big elbow that misses.
Histon gets to his feet. The Professional looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leon The Professional is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Histon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Professional sprawls well. The Professional wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Histon gets slowly back to his feet.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Histon.
The Professional misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Histon walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Professional.
Histon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Professional but The Professional pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Histon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Histon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Professional. The Professional obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon The Professional clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Professional bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Histon misses with a takedown attempt - The Professional sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Professional misses with an uppercut. Histon saw that one coming.
The Professional scoring well with a low kick there.
The Professional cracks the inside of Histon's front leg.
Histon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Professional throws a head kick that Histon semi-blocks.
Histon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Professional throws a leg kick which misses Histon's front leg but catches the back leg as Histon tries to avoid it.
Leon The Professional seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Histon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Professional lets loose with a powerful body kick. Histon will feel that in the morning.
Histon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Professional keeps Histon at a distance using the push kick.
The Professional lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Professional feints and then cracks Histon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Histon down.
The Professional closes the distance and clinches.
The Professional using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Professional is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Professional scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional lands a right hand that snaps the head of Histon backwards.
The Professional putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Histon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from The Professional.
Good body shot from The Professional.
The Professional connects with a knee to the head.
The Professional using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Professional working Histon over with knees to the body.
Histon takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Professional lands a shoulder strike.
Histon is looking to break free of the clinch but The Professional has double underhooks.
The Professional landing knees to the head.
The Professional tries a knee to the head but Histon blocks it.
The Professional tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Histon's elbow.
The Professional lands a right hand that snaps the head of Histon backwards.
The Professional misses with a hook to the ribs.
Histon is trying to force a seperation but The Professional has the dominant position.
The Professional tries to land knees in the clinch but Histon avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Histon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Professional breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Professional scores with a jab to the body.
The Professional throws a nice outside leg kick.
Histon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Professional is looking to improve his position.
The Professional wants to control but Histon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Histon wants to pass the guard but The Professional is defending well.
The Professional is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Histon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Professional trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Histon blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Histon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon The Professional had his way with Alf Histon in that 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!
Histon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Histon tries to pass to full mount but The Professional defends it.
Histon wants to work for an arm triangle but The Professional is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Professional gets full guard.
Histon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Professional uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Professional is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Professional throws a leg kick which misses Histon's front leg but catches the back leg as Histon tries to avoid it.
Leon The Professional is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Professional defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Histon.
Histon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Professional tries to clinch but Histon is having none of it.
Histon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Professional.
The Professional throws a head kick that half lands.
The Professional looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by The Professional.
The Professional clinches with his opponent.
The Professional with a knee to the head.
Histon takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Professional doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Professional misses with a knee strike.
Histon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The Professional.
The Professional lands a knee to the body.
Histon takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Professional connects with a nasty looking knee right to Histon's face.
Histon takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Professional prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Professional tries to land a knee to the head but Histon blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Professional swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Histon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leon The Professional has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Histon.
The Professional keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Histon's efforts to push away.
Histon tries to pull guard but The Professional holds him up against the cage and eventually Histon drops back down to his feet.
Histon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Professional breaks from the clinch.
The Professional throws a head kick but Histon moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Histon.
The Professional throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Professional misses with a wild combination.
Leon The Professional is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Histon.
Alf Histon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Professional.
The Professional misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon The Professional showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Professional, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon The Professional!
Leon The Professional retains his lightweight title!
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