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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ares Hurricane!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Butler.
Butler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurricane's calf.
Hurricane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurricane's calf.
Hurricane doesn't manage to clinch there - Butler circles away.
Hurricane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butler staying out of range there.
Butler thumps Hurricane with a low kick.
Hurricane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurricane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butler's head.
Hurricane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Butler controls his leg.
Hurricane is looking to stall here but Butler recovers full guard.
Butler is looking to stand up but Hurricane isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane wants to stand but Butler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurricane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butler's guard.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but Hurricane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butler is looking to stand up but Hurricane isn't so interested in that idea.
Hurricane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hurricane gets the takedown into side control.
Hurricane happy to just control the position for now.
Butler bucks up and tries to throw Hurricane off but instead Hurricane has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler staying busy and making it hard for Hurricane to control.
Butler is trying to stand back up.
Hurricane is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Butler fending off the submission attempt from Hurricane.
Hurricane trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Butler doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hurricane slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler is trying to get back to his feet but Hurricane has full control of the position and if anything, Butler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Butler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hurricane gets his way!
Butler has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Hurricane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Butler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ares Hurricane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurricane moves out of range of the body kick.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurricane shoots in but no luck this time.
Butler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurricane.
Hurricane wants to clinch up but Butler keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Butler as Hurricane shoots in.
Butler scores with a leg kick.
Butler throws a leg kick which misses Hurricane's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurricane tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butler.
Butler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurricane's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butler tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butler.
A clash of legs there as Hurricane blocks the low kick.
Hurricane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurricane fails to land the takedown.
Josh Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Hurricane.
Hurricane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butler circles away.
Hurricane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butler. Butler obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Butler. That's going to slow Hurricane down.
Butler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane throws a right hand that Butler ducks under and follows up with a left that Butler also avoids with ease.
Butler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurricane.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butler.
Josh Butler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurricane is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurricane tries to bum rush Butler with a series of wild strikes but Butler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hurricane moves in looking to clinch but Butler pushes him off.
Hurricane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butler manages to avoid it.
Butler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butler throws a head kick that Hurricane semi-blocks.
It looks like Ares Hurricane has been cut.
Hurricane misses with a takedown
and Butler counters with a nice leg kick.
Hurricane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hurricane.
Hurricane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butler.
Hurricane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butler thumps Hurricane with a low kick.
Butler scores with a push kick.
Ares Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurricane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurricane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Butler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurricane. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurricane avoids the head kick by Butler.
Hurricane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butler.
Hurricane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hurricane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane shoots in looking for a takedown but Butler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurricane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hurricane shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurricane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Josh Butler is winning the standup battle so far.
Butler scores with a kick to the body.
Hurricane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hurricane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Butler - the referee stops the clock and Hurricane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Butler. Hurricane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Butler throws a nice head kick!
Hurricane is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Butler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Butler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ares Hurricane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hurricane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butler counters with a solid body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Butler. That's going to slow Hurricane down.
Hurricane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hurricane is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Butler.
An inside leg kick lands from Butler.
Hurricane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butler pushes Hurricane away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurricane's sensitive parts.
Hurricane seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Butler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hurricane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler thumps Hurricane with a low kick.
Butler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters circle, before Butler throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hurricane's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Butler lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Josh Butler!
In his post fight interview, Josh Butler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Scott Moxley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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239 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karelin drives through and clinches with Moxley against the cage.
Karelin pushes Moxley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moxley gets control of Karelin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moxley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moxley 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.
Karelin trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Karelin wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moxley is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moxley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin distracts Moxley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Moxley has wrist control.
Karelin controlling from the top position.
Moxley is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karelin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Moxley.
Moxley wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin postures up and lands a big shot to Moxley's brow.
Moxley wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Karelin drops back looking for a leg! Moxley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moxley manages to kick Karelin off! Karelin jumps back into Moxley's guard.
Karelin is working Moxley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moxley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin connects with a couple of short punches.
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Karelin 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.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Moxley blocks nicely.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Karelin stands up over Moxley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Moxley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karelin has passed into side control.
Moxley is looking for a sweep.
Karelin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Moxley is looking to regain half guard here but Karelin keeps moving and retains side control.
Moxley pushes Karelin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Karelin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Karelin working the head with strikes.
Moxley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom.
Moxley wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Moxley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karelin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moxley to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moxley tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
Karelin taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
That's time! Moxley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Moxley.
Karelin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moxley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karelin controlling from the top position.
Karelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
Moxley wriggles free and stands up.
Karelin misses with the combination.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Karelin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moxley tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Moxley back against the cage.
Karelin lands a takedown into guard.
Moxley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karelin slips nicely into half guard.
Karelin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karelin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moxley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moxley has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moxley's head.
Karelin lands strikes from half guard.
Karelin tries to pass to full mount but Moxley defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moxley punching from the bottom.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moxley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Moxley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley pushes Karelin off looking to stand but Karelin dives back in and keeps control.
Moxley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Karelin is trying to control. Moxley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aleksandr Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karelin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moxley is just riding it out for now. Karelin eventually gives up the hold.
Moxley taking some punishment here, with Karelin in his half guard.
Moxley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karelin pushes down on Moxley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moxley is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin drops an elbow to the side of Moxley's head.
Karelin is nestled in close to Moxley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Karelin there.
Karelin throwing shots but Moxley is blocking nicely.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Moxley dodges it nicely.
Moxley trying to control here.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moxley to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karelin passes Moxley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moxley won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Karelin working over Moxley with some ground and pound. Moxley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin 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!
Moxley misses with a double jab
and Karelin counters with a three punch combo that has Moxley backing up. Moxley nods at Karelin to acknowledge the strikes.
Karelin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karelin showed some decent athleticism there.
Karelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Karelin.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moxley is defending against the submission attempts here by Karelin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin passes to full mount!
Moxley can't escape the position.
Karelin lands a big shot there that rocks Moxley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Moxley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Karelin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Karelin landing strikes from the mount and Moxley is in trouble!
Moxley is rocked!
Karelin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Moxley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Moxley in real trouble here! The ref calls for Moxley to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Karelin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Furlotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Brindley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlotte comes to the cage accompanied by Bring me to life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Furlotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Brindley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brindley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Furlotte is fending him off so far but Brindley persists. Nope, Furlotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Brindley instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brindley.
Brindley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brindley tries to close the distance and clinch but Furlotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furlotte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brindley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brindley shoots in and gets a takedown into Furlotte's guard.
Brindley stays in close to Furlotte's body and controls the position.
Furlotte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brindley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Furlotte dives on top into guard.
Brindley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brindley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brindley has a closed guard, preventing Furlotte from standing up.
Brindley controls Furlotte momentarily but Furlotte frees himself.
Brindley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Furlotte puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Furlotte prevents Brindley from improving his position.
Brindley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Furlotte scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brindley told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brindley is pressing down on Furlotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Furlotte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Furlotte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brindley's head.
Brindley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brindley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Furlotte is now in half guard.
Brindley is refusing to be controlled, as Furlotte sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furlotte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furlotte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brindley wants to improve his position but Furlotte is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brindley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlotte postures up and lands a big shot to Brindley's brow.
Furlotte content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furlotte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brindley keeping moving, preventing Furlotte from controlling successfully.
Brindley pushes Furlotte off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Furlotte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brindley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Brindley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brindley throws a series of punches but Furlotte avoids them all with ease.
A lazy body kick from Brindley
and Furlotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brindley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Furlotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kevin Furlotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Furlotte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Brindley.
Brindley throws a lazy right hand but Furlotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Furlotte stuns Brindley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brindley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Furlotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brindley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Furlotte jabs at Brindley's body.
Brindley shoots for a double leg takedown but Furlotte sprawls well. He's pushed Brindley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brindley looks winded!
Furlotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Brindley misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brindley looks to land a combination but Furlotte avoids it well.
Furlotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Furlotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brindley throws a shot from downtown. Furlotte moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Furlotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brindley misses with a combination
and Furlotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Furlotte lands a jab to the nose.
Brindley dives in for a single leg takedown but Furlotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brindley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Furlotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Furlotte lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furlotte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furlotte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furlotte.
Furlotte lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Furlotte.
Furlotte digs a right hand underneath Brindley's ribcage. Brindley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Furlotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Brindley.
Furlotte taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Furlotte.
Brindley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brindley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furlotte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brindley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Furlotte counters with a nice leg kick.
Furlotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Brindley is rocked!
Kevin Furlotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Furlotte drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brindley right on the button. Brindley goes down! Furlotte follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Furlotte gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Furlotte!
Kevin Furlotte made sure to mention his sponsor, Elite Canadian Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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258 lbs
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simans misses with a shot to the body
and Boom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boom.
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!
Simans missing with knees to the body.
Simans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simans blocks an uppercut.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom gets underhooks to prevent Simans's takedown attempt.
Simans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boom lands a hook that snaps the head of Simans backwards.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Simans keeps him there for the moment.
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simans swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Simans misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simans lands a jab to the nose.
Simans scores with a push kick.
Simans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simans.
Simans shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simans is keen to just control but Boom is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boom to regain full guard.
Simans working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simans on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simans connects with a couple of short punches.
Simans wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Simans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simans postures up in Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom blocks it.
Simans throws a big right hand that misses.
Simans slips nicely into half guard.
Simans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boom is trying to control but Simans passes into side control!
Boom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Simans is working to tighten his grip on Boom's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boom has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simans is really squeezing tight and eventually Boom passes out! Simans breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edgars Simans!
Edgars Simans took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Have do you like my new outfit? I how been voted #1 leather daddy in Riga by the Latvian anal receivers society. I am very proud, my anus is very loose.
Have can you not love me? Free humors!
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Sonic Boom spoke after the fight, saying 'Pillow punches with high accuracy. Didnt see that coming...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Savolainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen with a poor takedown
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savolainen is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Savolainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savolainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savolainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phil Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harris drives through and clinches with Savolainen against the cage.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savolainen's efforts to push away.
Savolainen has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savolainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris landing knees to the body.
Savolainen managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Savolainen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Harris lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Harris.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savolainen's efforts to push away.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Savolainen's takedown attempt.
Savolainen looking for a takedown.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Savolainen.
Savolainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Savolainen is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savolainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savolainen fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Savolainen with that takedown attempt.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris throws a right hand that Savolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Savolainen also avoids with ease.
Savolainen leaves Harris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savolainen has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris clinches up with Savolainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Savolainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Savolainen's ribcage.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savolainen landing strikes.
Savolainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Harris parries the strikes from Savolainen easily there. Savolainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
Harris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savolainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savolainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savolainen with the ground and pound but Harris regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Savolainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Savolainen.
Savolainen working Harris over with strikes.
Savolainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harris tries to roll over but Savolainen keeps him under control.
Savolainen is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savolainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaakko Savolainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harris tries to sprawl but Savolainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Savolainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen controlling the action here.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savolainen on the ground.
Savolainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savolainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savolainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savolainen is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Savolainen trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savolainen lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savolainen throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Savolainen wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris controlling the position well.
Savolainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savolainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savolainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savolainen is working away from the top position though.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savolainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savolainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Savolainen working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen prevents Harris from improving his position.
Savolainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savolainen.
Harris tries to kick Savolainen off but Savolainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Savolainen thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Savolainen there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savolainen lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savolainen lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen controlling the action here.
Savolainen thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Harris has hold of Savolainen's hands but Savolainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savolainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savolainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savolainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savolainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris won't allow Savolainen to pass to mount.
Savolainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savolainen slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Harris is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savolainen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Harris is hurt! He's hurt bad - Savolainen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Harris from any more punishment! Congratulations to Savolainen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Savolainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marr Sepio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepio has chosen Traditional Muay Thai song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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186 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Average Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marr Sepio!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepio is out of range.
Sepio lands with a good body shot.
Joe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sepio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sepio ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sepio misses with a head kick.
Sepio tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sepio is able to avoid easily.
Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joe looks up at the clock and then as Sepio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Joe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepio is being controlled here.
Sepio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Joe controlling from side mount.
Joe working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe working away.
Joe is working to tighten his grip on Sepio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sepio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Joe is really squeezing tight and eventually Sepio passes out! Joe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Average Joe!
Average Joe retains his welterweight title!
Average Joe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ZARILA KANDZE. The key to victory for Mark Messer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Messer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Kruiz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Messer circles away.
A combination from Messer does no damage.
Kruiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Messer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Messer misses.
A combination from Messer does no damage.
Messer misses with a body shot.
Messer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Messer.
Kruiz dodges the punch combination from Messer.
Messer misses with a double jab.
Kruiz fails with the takedown
and Messer counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruiz is looking to clinch.
Kruiz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Messer!
Kruiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Messer, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Messer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches inform me that Kruiz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Messer is trying to control Kruiz's posture but Kruiz avoids it.
Kruiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Messer, who protects the arm well.
Kruiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kruiz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Messer is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer is trying to control Kruiz's posture but Kruiz avoids it.
Kruiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Messer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kruiz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Messer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Messer is looking for a sweep.
Kruiz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Messer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kruiz's guard! Nice work there by Messer!
Messer postures up.
Messer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruiz is retaining full guard.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Messer from controlling successfully.
Messer preventing the sweep.
Messer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kruiz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Messer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kruiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mark Messer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kruiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Messer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Messer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruiz.
Kruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kruiz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Messer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kruiz, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruiz tries for a takedown but Messer circles away easily
and Messer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Messer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Messer stuffs the takedown.
Messer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messer.
Messer tries a head kick but it misses.
Messer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruiz. Kruiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Messer tries to avoid it but Kruiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Messer to the ground. Messer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Messer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Kruiz.
Messer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruiz swings for the body but Messer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messer throws an overhand right that lands on Kruiz's shoulder, as Kruiz tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Kruiz with that takedown attempt.
Messer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Messer thows a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Messer.
Messer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Messer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kruiz is defended easily by Messer.
Messer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark Messer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kruiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Messer which made him look bad.
Messer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Messer leaves Kruiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Messer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Messer scores with a three punch combo!
Messer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Messer, looking for a takedown. Kruiz pushes Messer against the cage but Messer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Messer.
Kruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruiz is breathing heavily.
Messer throws a series of punches but Kruiz avoids them all with ease.
Messer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Messer.
Kruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Messer defends well and Kruiz ends up having to push Messer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messer obliges.
Kruiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messer is defending well.
Messer stalling in the clinch.
Messer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Messer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Messer.
Messer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tom Kruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messer lands with a kick to the temple. Kruiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Messer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Messer misses the shot to the body.
Messer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Messer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kruiz postures up in Messer's guard and throws a big left but Messer blocks it.
Messer looking for a sweep. Not yet Messer, not yet.
Kruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruiz throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruiz drops back looking for a leg! Messer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Messer manages to kick Kruiz off! Kruiz jumps back into Messer's guard.
Kruiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Messer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Messer has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Messer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Kruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Messer's head.
Messer is trying to control but can't.
Messer is looking to improve his position.
Messer is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but Messer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruiz to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Kruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Messer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Messer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messer pushes Kruiz off looking to stand but Kruiz dives back in and keeps control.
Kruiz is working for a kimura but Messer is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but Messer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruiz to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer is looking to control Kruiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Messer avoid being mounted?
Messer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruiz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Messer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kruiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanibal Hanyszewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quest Love (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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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quest Love!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanyszewsky throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Love is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanyszewsky scores with a punch to the head.
Love throws a leg kick but Hanyszewsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanyszewsky throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
Hanyszewsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanyszewsky swings widly with a right hand
and Love counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanyszewsky thinking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanyszewsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanyszewsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love walks into a jab.
Love is rocked!
Hanyszewsky steps in with a hook that catches Love right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hanyszewsky follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Love looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
Hanibal Hanyszewsky spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matrix is not content to let Kim control the position.
Matrix is looking for a sweep.
Kim is trying to get an arm triangle but Matrix is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Matrix's face as Kim controls the position.
Matrix is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Matrix gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim showing good submission defense here.
Kim covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Matrix trying to control.
Kim tries to escape the position.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matrix struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kim tries to escape but Matrix has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix punches Kim on the ear.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix trying to control.
Matrix misses with an elbow to the head.
Kim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kim is looking to control Matrix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matrix won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Matrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim works his way into side control.
Kim lands an elbow.
Matrix tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is not content to let Kim control the position.
Matrix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix is not content to let Kim control the position.
Matrix on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Matrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matrix defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Matrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matrix is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Matrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matrix has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Matrix. Matrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matrix drops his hands momentarily and Kim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matrix thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kim wants to slow Matrix down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matrix.
Kim defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Matrix throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim lands a jab.
A slow jab from Matrix misses its intended target.
Matrix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim throws a push kick but Matrix slaps the foot to one side.
Matrix tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim throws a low kick but Matrix avoids it.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Matrix throws a leg kick
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matrix won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix is looking to reverse the position.
Kim misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kim wants to control but Matrix is keeping him busy.
Matrix is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kim lands a nice forearm strike.
Kim working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Kim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Matrix is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matrix is rocked!
Kim wants to control but Matrix is keeping him busy.
Matrix is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
Matrix tries to improve position but can't.
Kim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matrix down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim lands a strong strike to the head of Matrix. That's dazed him! Kim looking to finish here. Matrix is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kim lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Kim!
Roberto Kim retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Roberto Kim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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