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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caccane Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Leprechan Song. Berzevaco has chosen Hanna Ekola - Villihevosia as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Wray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caccane Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wray crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berzevaco - the referee stops the clock and Wray gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berzevaco. Wray manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wray lands a really nice looking cross but Berzevaco seems unphased.
It looks like Caccane Berzevaco has been cut.
Seth Wray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wray rushes Berzevaco and presses him up against the cage.
Berzevaco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berzevaco backwards.
Berzevaco blocking some punches.
Wray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wray avoids a wild elbow strike from Berzevaco.
Wray scores with a shot to the side of Berzevaco's head.
Berzevaco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wray is stalling here.
Berzevaco is still on wobbly legs! Can Wray finish him?
Wray creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Berzevaco! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Wray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Wray!
Seth Wray very nearly forgot to thank Tab out amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku has chosen Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rausku's guard.
Rausku working a defensive guard here.
Desperado throwing strikes from guard but Rausku blocks nicely.
Rausku pushes Desperado off and gets back to his feet.
Desperado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desperado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rausku is looking to cinch up a triangle. Desperado throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rausku's body to avoid the submission. Rausku has instead reached around Desperado's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rausku arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arvi Rausku!
A pretty intense looking Arvi Rausku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Blonksy (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blonksy tries to clinch but Coton moves away
and Coton counters with an inside leg kick.
Coton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Emil Blonksy has been cut.
Coton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blonksy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coton has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Blonksy misses the target.
Coton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coton walks into a stiff left hand from Blonksy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coton, right into the meat.
Blonksy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blonksy dodges the punch combination from Coton.
Coton swinging wildly here.
Blonksy misses with a hook.
Emil Blonksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blonksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coton.
Blonksy tries to clinch there but Coton circles away.
Blonksy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blonksy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blonksy tries to clinch up.
Coton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blonksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coton.
Coton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blonksy tries to clinch but Coton moves away
and Coton counters with a leg kick.
Blonksy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blonksy misses with a body shot
and Coton counters with a straight right hand.
Blonksy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blonksy closes the distance and pushes Coton back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Coton.
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!
Blonksy tries to work over Coton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blonksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blonksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blonksy looks winded!
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blonksy is looking to break free of the clinch but Coton has double underhooks.
Coton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blonksy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blonksy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coton lands a nice elbow.
Blonksy being controlled against the cage.
Blonksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blonksy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coton lands an elbow inside that Blonksy shrugs off.
Blonksy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coton working Blonksy over with knees to the body.
Coton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blonksy's defenses.
Coton lands an elbow inside that Blonksy shrugs off.
Coton's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Blonksy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blonksy wants to break free but Coton has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coton obliges.
Coton landing knees to the body.
Blonksy avoids a wild elbow strike from Coton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
Coton lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Emil Blonksy's cut even more.
Blonksy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but Blonksy avoids the damage to the body.
Coton lands a knee to the body.
Coton misses with a knee to the head.
Coton blocks a body shot from Blonksy.
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!
Coton taking a breather.
Blonksy trying to stall but Coton improves his position.
Coton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coton landing knees to the head.
Coton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blonksy is rocked!
Coton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blonksy is still on wobbly legs! Can Coton finish him?
Coton lands a damaging elbow.
Coton has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Blonksy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Coton, and another! Blonksy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jamie Coton!
A relieved looking Jamie Coton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Avicii - Levels as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
225 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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, Ryan Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinicius Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Grant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grant stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Grant.
Nice cross by Oliveira.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira stalks Grant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grant's face. Grant staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Oliveira defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Grant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant advances position into side control!
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Grant trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Grant trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grant is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Oliveira still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Oliveira has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position.
Oliveira throws an elbow but Grant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Grant.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Oliveira misses.
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!
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Oliveira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grant throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Grant jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Grant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grant slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Grant.
Oliveira gets a clinch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Grant pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
Grant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oliveira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grant.
Oliveira advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Grant to control.
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!
Grant is trying desperately to improve position.
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grant is trying desperately to improve position.
Grant tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira goes for an armbar but Grant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grant.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oliveira sneaks back into half guard.
Grant is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Grant seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grant wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Grant dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Grant trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant looking to pass the guard.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Grant 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.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryan Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliveira, up you get!
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliveira has time to react.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira slips a straight right by Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grant takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Grant throws a combination that misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira cracks Grant with a good jab.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant takes one on the button.
Ryan Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Grant misses with the combination.
Oliveira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant is rocked!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira throws an overhand right that has Grant reeling! Oliveira follows up with more punches and Grant is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinicius Oliveira!
Vinicius Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton comes into the arena with The man in the moon is a newfie blaring out of the sound system. Russell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
215 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
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28
219 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Russell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hilton.
Hilton steps into range and cracks Russell with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Russell flops backwards and Hilton dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Shaun Russell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
Russell trying to control the position here.
Hilton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell has control of Hilton's left arm, preventing Hilton from doing any damage.
Hilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilton misses with a body shot.
Russell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Hilton's head but Hilton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilton.
Russell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hilton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hilton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Russell.
Russell looks to land a combination but Hilton avoids it well.
Hilton throws a leg kick which misses Russell's front leg but catches the back leg as Russell tries to avoid it.
Hilton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hilton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hilton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilton cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Hilton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hilton misses with a two punch combination.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell jabs Hilton right on the nose. Hilton blinks but takes it well.
Hilton checks the leg kick.
Parfait Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick lands from Hilton that sends Russell to the canvas. Russell tries to scramble back to his feet but Hilton brings him back down into side control.
Russell is rocked!
Russell regains half guard, as Hilton was trying to land strikes.
Russell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hilton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russell defending well though.
Hilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hilton trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away.
Hilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hilton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hilton thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
Hilton with the ground and pound but Russell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Hilton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hilton throws a strike but Russell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hilton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parfait Hilton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Russell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hilton misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hilton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Hilton misses the target.
Russell blocks a head kick by Hilton.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell throws a right hand that Hilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hilton also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Russell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hilton doesn't seem phased though.
Hilton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hilton's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hilton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Russell is out of range.
Russell throws out a loose jab but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hilton.
Parfait Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hilton thumps Russell with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Russell.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Russell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Hilton is very close to passing his half guard.
Hilton thows a huge punch but Russell dodges it nicely.
Russell trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilton throwing strikes but missing.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hilton throws a strike but Russell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hilton wants to stand but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell wanted to stand there but Hilton had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Russell is looking to stand up but Hilton won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Parfait Hilton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some bone on bone action there as Russell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Russell avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Hilton lands with a cross.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton gets a double leg takedown into Russell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Parfait Hilton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaun Russell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hilton feints and then cracks Russell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russell down.
Russell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russell swings for the body but Hilton moves out of range.
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Nice uppercut there from Hilton.
Hilton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russell's waist but Russell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hilton off to one side.
Russell connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Hilton misses.
Russell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hilton lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Russell connects with a body shot.
Russell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
Russell throws a shot to the body.
Parfait Hilton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Russell misses.
Shaun Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hilton misses with a leg kick.
Hilton dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Hilton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Russell to score with a decent uppercut.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilton.
Russell blocks a head kick by Hilton.
Hilton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hilton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Russell will feel that in the morning.
Hilton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Russell throws a looping overhand right but Hilton ducks down to avoid it.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Hilton's shoulder, as Hilton tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hilton.
Russell thows a body shot but no joy.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses.
Hilton throws a nice head kick!
Russell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hilton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hilton drops his shoulder and cracks Russell with a huge uppercut! Russell goes down! Can Hilton finish him?
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Hilton finish him?
Hilton gets to his feet and stands over Russell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Russell felt that one! Hilton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Russell from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parfait Hilton!
A victorious Parfait Hilton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti comes into the arena with Beyonce - Halo blaring out of the sound system. Underworld comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mr. Torture kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
185 lbs
20 - 25 - 0 |
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37
192 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Underworld has knocked Atleetti down with a huge combo! Underworld steps away and waves a wobbly Atleetti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Atleetti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atleetti darts in looking for a takedown but Underworld gets double underhooks and turns Atleetti into the cage.
Oh Atleetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Underworld trying to stall but Atleetti improves his position.
Underworld misses with a knee strike.
Atleetti dodges an elbow strike from Underworld.
Atleetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Atleetti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Underworld gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atleetti letting Underworld take a breather here.
Atleetti wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Atleetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld looking to stall.
Atleetti gets control of Underworld's arms and successfully pulls guard. Atleetti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Underworld wants to pass the guard but Atleetti is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underworld won't allow Atleetti to get back to his feet.
Underworld looking to improve position, pressing down on Atleetti's thigh with his hand. Atleetti seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Underworld paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Underworld's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Atleetti picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antti Atleetti!
A victorious Antti Atleetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Like a Pimp by David Banner. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
184 lbs
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39
183 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juhani Vihervuori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihervuori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VanVactor.
Jab by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown but Vihervuori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
VanVactor throws a big shot that misses.
Vihervuori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vihervuori looks to score with a jab to the body but VanVactor is just out of range.
VanVactor throws a lazy uppercut
and Vihervuori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
VanVactor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vihervuori on his heels. He'll look to pass Vihervuori's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
VanVactor looking to pass the guard.
Vihervuori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vihervuori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. VanVactor stacks Vihervuori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by VanVactor!
Vihervuori is not content to let VanVactor control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vihervuori is looking for a sweep.
Vihervuori gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
VanVactor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vihervuori is just riding it out for now. VanVactor eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori is in trouble now - VanVactor has advanced to mount!
Vihervuori regains half guard.
VanVactor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
VanVactor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihervuori is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from VanVactor there.
Vihervuori looking for submissions off his back.
Vihervuori taking some punishment here, with VanVactor in his half guard.
VanVactor is working for a submission of some sort.
Vihervuori wants to control but VanVactor is keeping busy.
VanVactor wants to control but Vihervuori is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
VanVactor is looking to stall here but Vihervuori recovers full guard.
VanVactor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vihervuori keeping full guard, as VanVactor tries to pass.
VanVactor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vihervuori looking to hit a scissor sweep but VanVactor is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vihervuori's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor 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.
VanVactor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vihervuori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! VanVactor scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of VanVactor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vihervuori sizes up VanVactor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
VanVactor looks to score with a jab to the body but Vihervuori is just out of range.
Vihervuori scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
VanVactor misses with a looping right.
VanVactor lands a nice hook to Vihervuori's body. Vihervuori takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vihervuori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vihervuori tries to bum rush VanVactor with a series of wild strikes but VanVactor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vihervuori throws a body punch but VanVactor moves out of range.
VanVactor avoids the body shot from Vihervuori.
VanVactor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vihervuori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervuori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vihervuori misses with a low kick.
Vihervuori tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanVactor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VanVactor lands a jab to the nose.
Vihervuori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from VanVactor.
VanVactor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihervuori was well out of range. Poor timing from VanVactor.
Vihervuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanVactor moves away.
Vihervuori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vihervuori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juhani Vihervuori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihervuori throws a series of punches but VanVactor avoids them all with ease.
VanVactor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vihervuori is trying to defend but VanVactor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
VanVactor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. VanVactor lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihervuori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vihervuori.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw VanVactor working his ground and pound in the gym.
VanVactor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
VanVactor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
VanVactor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
VanVactor throwing strikes from guard but Vihervuori blocks nicely.
VanVactor stands up over Vihervuori, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vihervuori has his foot on VanVactor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. VanVactor works his way back into a safe position though.
Vihervuori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor is working Vihervuori over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
VanVactor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
VanVactor stopping the sweep attempt from Vihervuori.
VanVactor throws an elbow that misses. Vihervuori uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in VanVactor's guard. Nice move by Vihervuori!
VanVactor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vihervuori is aware though and is defending well.
VanVactor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vihervuori defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vihervuori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor keeping moving, preventing Vihervuori from controlling successfully.
VanVactor seems keen to control Vihervuori's posture.
Vihervuori looking to sit in guard and control but VanVactor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vihervuori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. VanVactor stacks Vihervuori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by VanVactor!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vihervuori moves away from the strike by VanVactor.
Vihervuori jabs VanVactor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Vihervuori.
A left and a right from Vihervuori both land. Nice combination.
Vihervuori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vihervuori needs to keep his hands up - VanVactor had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanVactor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vihervuori takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
VanVactor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
VanVactor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vihervuori on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vihervuori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
VanVactor lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor in side control, throwing shots but Vihervuori defends.
VanVactor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
VanVactor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
VanVactor is putting a hurting on Vihervuori here, landing some big shots from side control.
VanVactor cracks Vihervuori with a big elbow.
VanVactor throws a strike aimed at the side of Vihervuori's head but Vihervuori avoids it well.
VanVactor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Juhani Vihervuori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vihervuori is avoiding damage well.
VanVactor is trying to get an arm triangle but Vihervuori is defending well.
Vihervuori wants to control but VanVactor postures up.
VanVactor cracks Vihervuori with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanVactor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
VanVactor advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vihervuori is wriggling around trying to escape.
VanVactor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vihervuori wants to control but VanVactor is having none of it.
Vihervuori is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vihervuori flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vihervuori flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vihervuori is desperately trying to improve his position but VanVactor has a good base and remains in mount.
VanVactor controlling his opponent.
Vihervuori is desperately trying to improve his position but VanVactor has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
VanVactor wants to control the pace but Vihervuori is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake VanVactor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got VanVactor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Eberhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elias Eberhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhard thuds his right hand into Kermode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kermode misses with a double jab
and Eberhard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kermode!
Kermode struggling a bit here.
Eberhard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kermode is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eberhard trying to control the action but Kermode is working from the bottom.
Kermode takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kermode is looking to regain half guard here but Eberhard keeps moving and retains side control.
Eberhard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Eberhard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eberhard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kermode managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eberhard.
Eberhard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kermode takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eberhard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhard throws a strike aimed at the side of Kermode's head but Kermode avoids it well.
Eberhard scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermode avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eberhard.
Eberhard trying to control the action but Kermode is working from the bottom.
Eberhard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kermode is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kermode sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kermode trying to remain calm as Eberhard controls from the top position.
Eberhard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Eberhard in side control, throwing shots but Kermode defends.
Eberhard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eberhard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eberhard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Eberhard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode is trying to get back to his feet.
Eberhard working the ground and pound.
Eberhard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kermode's legs.
Eberhard is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eberhard throws a strike aimed at the side of Kermode's head but Kermode avoids it well.
Kermode dodges the ground and pound from Eberhard.
Eberhard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eberhard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kermode sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhard trying to control the position but Kermode is working away.
Eberhard is working Kermode over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard 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.
Eberhard shoots in for a takedown but Kermode shows good takedown defense.
Kermode misses with the combination.
Eberhard looks to throw the jab but Kermode is out of range.
Eberhard scores with a hook.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kermode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eberhard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kermode's guard.
Kermode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eberhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Eberhard throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kermode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhard throwing strikes from guard but Kermode blocks nicely.
Kermode tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kermode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kermode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberhard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberhard postures up in Kermode's guard and throws a big left but Kermode blocks it.
Eberhard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eberhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kermode can do to turn this around?
Eberhard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard chips away with some ground and pound.
Eberhard throwing strikes but missing.
Eberhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eberhard postures up and lands a big shot to Kermode's brow.
Eberhard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kermode is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eberhard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kermode has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard is looking to reverse the position.
Eberhard wants to control but Kermode postures up.
Eberhard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kermode wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Eberhard is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Johny Fighting Temple inform me that Kermode has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Eberhard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eberhard works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Eberhard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kermode is looking to clinch.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eberhard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kermode tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kermode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kermode stuffs the takedown.
Kermode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Kermode.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Kermode stops a takedown attempt from Eberhard.
Eberhard tries a body shot but Kermode blocks it.
Knees to the body from Kermode.
Eberhard misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Eberhard blocks the elbow strike.
Kermode is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kermode lands a nice elbow.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
Kermode is pressed up against the cage. Eberhard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kermode down to the mat. Kermode avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Eberhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhard lands a jab to the nose.
Kermode tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eberhard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kermode won't be happy with that.
Eberhard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kermode works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eberhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhard wants to control but Kermode is keeping him busy.
Kermode tries to roll over but Eberhard keeps him under control.
Eberhard trying to pass the guard but Kermode defending well.
Kermode is staying active underneath Eberhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kermode is controlling Eberhard's trapped leg to prevent Eberhard from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Elias Eberhard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Eberhard scores with a body shot.
Kermode misses the jab.
Kermode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kermode tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eberhard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kermode's guard now.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eberhard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhard postures up and lands a big shot to Kermode's brow.
Elias Eberhard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Kermode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayo Kermode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elias Eberhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eberhard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elias Eberhard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eberhard, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Eberhard!
Elias Eberhard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hovi has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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24
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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24
254 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tarmo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovi misses with a leg kick.
Hovi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avreli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avreli scores with a jab to the head.
Avreli shoots in but Hovi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avreli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avreli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avreli throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
Avreli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hovi slips a straight right by Avreli.
Avreli throws a right hand that Hovi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hovi also avoids with ease.
Hovi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hovi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avreli misses with a wild body shot.
Avreli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hovi was well out of range. Poor timing from Avreli.
Mark Avreli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hovi to the mat! Hovi manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Avreli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Avreli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hovi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hovi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hovi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avreli stopping the sweep attempt from Hovi.
Hovi is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avreli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avreli wants to pass the guard but Hovi is keeping the position.
Avreli won't allow Hovi to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
Hovi kicks Avreli off and gets to his feet.
Tarmo Hovi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avreli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovi as he avoids it easily.
Avreli throws a body punch but Hovi moves out of range.
Avreli misses with a takedown attempt - Hovi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Avreli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovi slips under a jab from Avreli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli looks to score with a jab to the body but Hovi is just out of range.
Hovi misses with a head kick.
Avreli thuds a left hand into Hovi's body.
Hovi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avreli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avreli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli looks for a takedown but Hovi sprawls well.
Good work by Avreli as he checks the leg kick.
Avreli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hovi to the mat! Hovi manages to get full guard.
Avreli throwing strikes but missing.
Hovi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Avreli is defending well. Hovi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Avreli has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hovi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarmo Hovi!
After winning the bout, Tarmo Hovi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Norks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norks's entrance music is Like a G6. A fine choice. Alfie Norks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfie Norks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norks slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick by Simpson misses
and Norks counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
Norks looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Norks wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norks keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Edward Simpson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Simpson tries to work over Norks's front leg with a kick but Norks checks it.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson closes the distance but Norks moves to the side
so Norks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norks gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
Norks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Norks throws a nice head kick!
Norks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norks clinches.
Norks avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norks.
Norks takes a shot to the head.
Simpson can't find room to land a body shot as Norks controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson avoiding damage as Norks throws knees to the body.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norks blocks an elbow strike.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norks blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Norks is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Simpson.
Norks takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simpson's brow.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Norks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Norks takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Norks in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Norks 's eye.
Norks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Norks avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norks avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Simpson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Norks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Norks blocks an elbow strike.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norks backwards.
Norks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Norks's head.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norks moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson tries to clinch but Norks moves out of range.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Norks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson lands a two punch combo.
Norks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Norks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson walks into a jab.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
Norks swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simpson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson motions for Norks to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edward Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norks slips a jab from Simpson.
Norks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson tries to work over Norks's front leg with a kick but Norks checks it.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Norks in a clinch.
Norks takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Alfie Norks has been cut.
Simpson misses with an elbow strike.
Edward Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simpson avoiding damage as Norks throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Norks.
Simpson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simpson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norks managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Norks.
Norks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norks avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Norks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Norks blocks the elbow strike.
Norks avoids a wild elbow strike from Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Norks scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norks lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Norks managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Norks lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Norks.
Norks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norks avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Norks working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Norks landing knees to the body.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Norks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Norks works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norks lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Norks lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
Simpson is rocked!
It looks like Edward Simpson has been cut.
Norks crunches a lovely knee into Simpson's ribcage.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Norks finish him?
Norks leaning against his opponent.
Norks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Simpson to his knees! Norks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfie Norks!
Alfie Norks retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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