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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puntti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music. 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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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Puntti Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Pena.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pena but Pena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Pena misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pena to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Pena misses.
Pena stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Puntti Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Silva.
Pena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Pena which made him look bad.
Pena throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pena. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Pena to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva looks winded!
Pena looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Joe Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silva sprawling to the canvas! Silva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pena finish him?!
Silva is rocked!
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Pena finish him?
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pena misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pena.
Puntti Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pena throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Pena misses with the combination.
Pena throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Pena tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Pena which made him look bad.
Pena misses with a few strikes there.
Pena throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Pena is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Pena which made him look bad.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pena misses with the combination.
A big right from Pena misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Pena.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Pena throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Pena gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Pena lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pena manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pena makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Pena has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pena as the two fighters clinch.
Pena lands a nice uppercut.
Pena content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pena jerks Silva's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Silva drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Pena goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Pena because Silva was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Puntti Pena!
Joe Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is a loss. I will work hard to come back where I belong.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Bertuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruki Rabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertuccio comes into the arena with He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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225 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Amsterdam, Giovanni Bertuccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Rabota!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rabota looking to throw knees to the head but Bertuccio is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Bertuccio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rabota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertuccio is defending well for now.
Rabota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bertuccio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rabota jumps guard and drags Bertuccio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rabota is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bertuccio frees his head nicely. Oh but Rabota has switched to an armbar! Bertuccio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ruki Rabota!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaff Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terra comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. 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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201 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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187 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaff Terra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Harris!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra scores with a nice right hand.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terra leaning against his opponent.
Terra avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
Terra controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gaff Terra has been cut.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Terra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Terra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terra lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Terra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terra lands a right hand.
Terra controlling the action here for a moment.
Terra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terra avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Terra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terra misses with a body punch.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Terra avoids the damage to the body.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terra.
Terra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Terra on the inside.
Harris is rocked!
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Terra finish him?
Terra lands a right hand.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Terra up against the cage.
Terra is struggling to control the position.
Terra cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harris up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Terra.
Terra creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Harris! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Terra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaff Terra!
Gaff Terra bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May comes to the cage accompanied by Watch you Bleed by FFDP. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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223 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Woody May!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney shoots in for a takedown but May shows good takedown defense.
May 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.
May just misses with a punch to the body.
May has Mahoney up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney is trying to break the clinch but May has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney tries to break free but May pushes him back against the cage.
May prevents Mahoney from breaking the clinch.
May breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but May circles away.
May gets a clinch.
Mahoney jumps guard but May turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Woody May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mahoney.
Mahoney managing to block the knees to the body from May.
A body shot lands from May.
May works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. May just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahoney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables May to keep the fight standing.
May pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mahoney jumps guard but May turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahoney is trying to pull guard but May has him pressed against the cage.
May lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
It looks like John Mahoney has been cut.
Mahoney tries to pull guard but May forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahoney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahoney is trying to force a seperation but May has the dominant position.
May breaks the clinch.
Mahoney fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahoney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
May cracks Mahoney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says May as he avoids it easily.
May clinches up against the cage.
May keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahoney's efforts to push away.
May prevents Mahoney from breaking the clinch.
Mahoney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
May effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahoney's efforts to push away.
Mahoney fails to pull guard.
Mahoney is trying to pull guard but May has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahoney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahoney fails to pull guard.
Mahoney jumps guard but May stands there with Mahoney around his waist. Mahoney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is trying to break the clinch but May has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. May obliges.
May content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mahoney is trying to force a seperation but May has the dominant position.
Mahoney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
May manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
May lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahoney won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
May lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woody May dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mahoney's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
May moves into the clinch.
Mahoney tries to break the clinch but May is controlling the position.
Mahoney has had enough of the clinch but May keeps him there for the moment.
May makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney tries to circle away but May has him pinned against the cage.
May escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoney throws a wild body kick that May sees coming a mile off.
May ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mahoney out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Woody May!
Woody May is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Woody May made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Adrenaline Matrix and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Dorokhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good knees
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Dorokhov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorokhov throws a lazy right hand but Kluivert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluivert dives in for a single leg takedown but Dorokhov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kluivert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dorokhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorokhov tries to sprawl out of it but Kluivert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorokhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert tries for a takedown but Dorokhov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Dorokhov.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorokhov as he avoids it easily.
Robin Kluivert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorokhov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kluivert.
Kluivert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorokhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluivert doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluivert closes the distance and clinches up with Dorokhov, looking for a takedown. Kluivert pushes Dorokhov against the cage but Dorokhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kluivert gets a takedown into half guard.
Kluivert is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kluivert is looking for submissions but instead, Dorokhov has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorokhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorokhov controlling the position.
Kluivert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kluivert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorokhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluivert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kluivert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control but Dorokhov is working from the bottom.
Dorokhov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kluivert is controlling him.
Kluivert trying to control but Dorokhov is working from the bottom.
Kluivert pushing down on Dorokhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kluivert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kluivert is working for a kimura but Dorokhov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control but Dorokhov is keeping him busy.
Kluivert is working for a kimura but Dorokhov is defending it quite comfortably.
Dorokhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kluivert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorokhov is staying active underneath Kluivert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dorokhov wants to improve his position but Kluivert is controlling well.
Kluivert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dorokhov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kluivert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorokhov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorokhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kluivert is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kluivert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kluivert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorokhov looks to throw the jab but Kluivert is out of range.
Kluivert shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorokhov sprawls well. He's pushed Kluivert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kluivert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kluivert lands in his opponent's guard.
Dorokhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kluivert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorokhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kluivert tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorokhov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorokhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kluivert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dorokhov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Dorokhov keeps moving.
Dorokhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Dorokhov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dorokhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluivert moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Dorokhov. No joy for Kluivert on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorokhov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dorokhov leaves Kluivert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorokhov catches Kluivert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kluivert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dorokhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dorokhov checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorokhov scores with a punch to the head.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergey Dorokhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluivert fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Dorokhov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluivert shoots in and drives through. Dorokhov sprawls well.
Dorokhov misses the jab.
Dorokhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dorokhov throws a solid leg kick but Kluivert takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dorokhov.
Dorokhov scores with a hook to the body. Kluivert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorokhov works Kluivert's body with a nice hook.
Kluivert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kluivert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dorokhov.
Dorokhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kluivert is rocked!
Dorokhov cracks Kluivert with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kluivert tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dorokhov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kluivert is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Dorokhov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Listen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watkin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Evil Boy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Listen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watkin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones feints and then cracks Listen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Listen down.
Listen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Listen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Listen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Listen scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Listen lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Listen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Listen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Listen. Listen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Listen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Listen is out of range.
Listen misses with an uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Listen looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Listen checks a leg kick nicely.
Listen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Listen moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses with a hook. Listen ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Listen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a low kick but Listen moves out of range easily.
Listen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Listen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Listen avoids the body shot from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Listen throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a low kick but Listen avoids it.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Listen ducks down to avoid it.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Listen should have avoided that one.
Listen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Listen's shoulder, as Listen tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Listen counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Listen ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Listen moved out of range.
Listen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Listen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Listen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Listen walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Listen throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabs Listen right on the nose. Listen blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Listen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Listen down.
Listen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Watkin Jones has been cut.
Listen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Listen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Listen doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watkin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Watkin Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Listen staying out of range there.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Listen misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Listen slips the punch.
Jones feints and then cracks Listen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Listen down.
Listen blocks a low kick nicely.
Listen misses with a straight left.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Jones catches Listen right on the button with a cross.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Listen moved out of range.
Listen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a jab when Listen was well out of range.
Listen staying out of range there.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Listen.
Jones thows a leg kick but Listen checks it
and Listen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Listen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Listen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Listen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Listens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Jones misses.
Listen misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Listen counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Listen.
Listen moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Listen ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Listen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Listen avoids it easily.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones with a nice cross.
Listen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Listen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones scores with the left hand. Listen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Listen misses with a wild combination.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Listen.
That's four 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!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Listen in the body.
Jones throws a jab when Listen was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Listen blocks the low kick.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Listen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Listen blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a hook.
Listen misses with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watkin Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Watkin Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones throws a body punch but Listen moves out of range.
Watkin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Listen throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A big right from Listen misses.
Listen throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Listen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Listen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Listen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Listen's ribcage but misses.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Listen slips under a jab from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Listen sees coming a mile off.
Listen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Listen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Listen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Listen counters with a straight right hand.
Listen walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Listen.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Listen's shoulder, as Listen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Listen avoids it easily.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Listen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Listen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Listen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Watkin Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Listen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Listen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Listen to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Listen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Listen blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Listen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Listen.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Listen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Listen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listen misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Listen's head.
Jab from Jones.
Listen jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Listen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jared Listen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Listen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Watkin Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watkin Jones!
An out of breath Watkin Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slippin. John The Iron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
144 lbs
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150 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Medeiros shoots in and gets a takedown into The Iron's guard.
The Iron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros lands a couple of digs.
The Iron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
Medeiros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Iron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Iron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Iron!
Medeiros tries to improve position but can't.
Medeiros taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros wants to control but The Iron postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Iron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Iron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medeiros, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron is chipping away with strikes.
Medeiros on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Iron working away.
Medeiros takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Iron looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Medeiros is avoiding damage well.
Medeiros wants to control but The Iron postures up.
Medeiros sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Iron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Iron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medeiros sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron winds up and cracks Medeiros with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Iron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Iron.
Medeiros is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medeiros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros actively working from the bottom here.
The Iron is thwarting Medeiros's attempts to control the position.
The Iron seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Iron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Iron is looking for a kimura but Medeiros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Iron to get the leverage.
The Iron wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Medeiros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medeiros.
Medeiros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros controlling The Iron's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Iron's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Iron distracts Medeiros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Iron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Medeiros manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Iron has Medeiros in his guard.
Medeiros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Iron wants to get back to his feet but Medeiros is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros works over The Iron with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
The Iron manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Iron lands with some 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!
Medeiros can't escape the position.
Medeiros is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Medeiros really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Medeiros tries to hold on but The Iron postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Iron lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Medeiros hang on?
Medeiros is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John The Iron will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Medeiros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Iron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Iron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Iron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Iron is on top in guard.
Medeiros has The Iron pulled in close to control his posture.
The Iron cracks Medeiros with a solid left hand.
The Iron works over Medeiros with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medeiros wants to sweep here but The Iron controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros has The Iron pulled in close to control his posture.
The Iron has gone for a leg lock! Medeiros slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Iron's guard.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Iron has control of Medeiros's left arm, preventing Medeiros from doing any damage.
The Iron keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The Iron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Medeiros being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Iron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
The Iron trying to control the position.
The Iron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Medeiros's guard.
Medeiros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Medeiros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Iron.
The Iron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Iron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Iron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medeiros defending well though.
The Iron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medeiros has hold of The Iron's hands but The Iron slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medeiros punching from the bottom.
Medeiros trying to control but The Iron postures up.
John The Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medeiros tries to roll over but The Iron keeps him under control.
The Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Iron looks to land a strike but Medeiros avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Medeiros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Iron is working Medeiros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros is trying to keep The Iron in close.
The Iron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Iron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Iron is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Medeiros has momentary wrist control but The Iron slips an elbow through the middle.
The Iron landing with the ground and pound.
The Iron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Iron throwing strikes from guard but Medeiros blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Iron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Iron is looking to work some ground and pound but Medeiros has wrist control.
The Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Iron postures up in Medeiros's guard and throws a big left but Medeiros blocks it.
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Iron.
Medeiros keeps the fight on the outside.
Medeiros swats away the attempt to clinch by The Iron.
Medeiros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. The Iron tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Iron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Iron pinned against the cage. The Iron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron tries to clinch there but Medeiros circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
The Iron is looking to clinch.
Medeiros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Iron sprawls well initially but Medeiros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to The Iron's temple.
The Iron tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Iron won't allow Medeiros to pass to mount.
The Iron is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Iron wants to get back to his feet.
The Iron is trying to get back to full guard.
John The Iron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Iron is just riding it out for now. Medeiros eventually gives up the hold.
Medeiros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Iron to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros controlling from the top position.
The Iron wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
The Iron wants to stand up but Medeiros is controlling him.
The Iron looking to control.
Jose Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Iron's guard.
The Iron is holding on to half guard well.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros looks to land a strike but The Iron avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Iron is trying to control the position but Medeiros postures up.
The Iron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros trying to control but The Iron is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Iron pulls Medeiros in close to his closed guard and prevents Medeiros from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Iron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Iron!
During a confident post fight interview, John The Iron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yancy Malaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunitskiy moves away.
Malaki lands a jab.
Kunitskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kunitskiy walks into a left hand.
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malaki as he avoids it easily.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kunitskiy.
Malaki misses with a looping left.
Malaki swings for the body but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
Malaki swings for the body but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
Kunitskiy scores with the left hand. Malaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kunitskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Kunitskiy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kunitskiy, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy staying out of range there.
Yancy Malaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Kunitskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Malaki which made him look bad.
Kunitskiy walks into a jab.
Malaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kunitskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Malaki scores with a nice strike.
Kunitskiy staying out of range there.
Malaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kunitskiy. Kunitskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kunitskiy misses the jab.
Malaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy tries for a takedown but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kunitskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malaki throws a looping overhand right but Kunitskiy ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy throws a lazy right hand but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kunitskiy takes a swing at Malaki's ribcage but misses.
Malaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kunitskiy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunitskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kunitskiy moves forwards but Malaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malaki throws a right hand that misses
and Kunitskiy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malaki tries to break the clinch but Kunitskiy is controlling the position.
Kunitskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malaki tries to break free but Kunitskiy pushes him back against the cage.
Malaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Kunitskiy has double underhooks.
Malaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaki stalling in the clinch but Kunitskiy improves position.
Malaki tries to circle away but Kunitskiy has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kunitskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kunitskiy looking to score a takedown here. Malaki is defending well but Kunitskiy drives through and ends up in Malaki's guard.
Kunitskiy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Malaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kunitskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kunitskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malaki has managed to get both his arms back between Kunitskiy's legs - danger averted.
Kunitskiy has a closed guard, preventing Malaki from standing up.
Kunitskiy is trying to control the position but Malaki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kunitskiy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Malaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kunitskiy pulls down on the head and he's put Malaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Kunitskiy!
A less than humble Vladimir Kunitskiy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanibal Hanyszewsky (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell throws a chopping leg kick but Hanyszewsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Donnell throws a leg kick but Hanyszewsky moved away.
Hanyszewsky throws a shot from downtown. O Donnell moves away and avoids it.
Hanyszewsky scores with a nice right hand.
O Donnell misses with a straight right.
O Donnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donnell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast II in the buildup to the fight.
Hanyszewsky throws a shot from downtown. O Donnell moves away and avoids it.
O Donnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Donnell misses with a wild body shot.
O Donnell scores with a push kick.
Hanyszewsky with a jab.
Hanyszewsky with a hook.
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!
O Donnell thows a leg kick but Hanyszewsky checks it
and Hanyszewsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Donnell thinking.
Hanyszewsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Donnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanyszewsky connects with a right hand. O Donnell shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanyszewsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donnell.
A slow jab from O Donnell misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of O Donnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanyszewsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Donnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Donnell throws a low kick but Hanyszewsky moves out of range easily.
O Donnell blocks a leg kick.
Hanyszewsky misses the jab.
Hanyszewsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanyszewsky.
O Donnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanyszewsky is out of range.
O Donnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanyszewsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanyszewsky cracks a nice hook into O Donnell's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell slips under a jab.
Hanyszewsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Donnell counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanyszewsky connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Donnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanyszewsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Donnell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Donnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Donnell is looking to score with low kicks.
O Donnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanyszewsky throws out the jab.
Hanyszewsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanyszewsky scores with the left hand. O Donnell knows he should have avoided that one.
O Donnell is rocked!
Hanyszewsky throws a hook but O Donnell blocks it.
Oh O Donnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanyszewsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donnell.
O Donnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanyszewsky.
O Donnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Donnell is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hanyszewsky just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! O Donnell has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanibal Hanyszewsky!
Hanibal Hanyszewsky decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galdra Kiddi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Riddle's chin.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddle circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riddle lands a nice hook to Kiddi's body. Kiddi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riddle counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kiddi 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.
Riddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riddle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kiddi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiddi throws a big elbow that misses.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Kiddi from controlling successfully.
Riddle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiddi is looking to advance position but Riddle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kiddi tries to hold on but Riddle postures up.
Kiddi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiddi wants to hold on but Riddle pushes him away.
Riddle controlling the position easily from mount.
Kiddi is desperately trying to improve his position but Riddle has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riddle wants to control the pace but Kiddi is squirming around nicely.
Kiddi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kiddi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddle is working away from the top position though.
Kiddi tries to roll over but Riddle keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle tries to pass to full mount but Kiddi defends it.
Riddle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Justin Riddle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kiddi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiddi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiddi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiddi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiddi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle cracks Kiddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiddi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddle.
Riddle closes the distance and pushes Kiddi back into the cage.
Riddle blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kiddi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riddle or not.
A head punch on the inside from Kiddi fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiddi scores with a shot to the side of Riddle's head.
A short left from Riddle.
Riddle tries to stall but Kiddi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiddi is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riddle blocks a leg kick.
Kiddi throws a chopping leg kick but Riddle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiddi swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle throws a hook to the side of Kiddi's head but Kiddi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riddle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riddle misses with a low kick.
Justin Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kiddi swings for the body but Riddle moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kiddi there.
Kiddi motions for Riddle to come forward. Kiddi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddle tries to clinch up but Kiddi circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiddi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riddle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riddle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiddi throws a jab when Riddle was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Riddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle digs a good hook to Kiddi's body.
Kiddi staying out of range there.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Riddle misses with a looping left.
Riddle lands with an overhand left.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiddi is defended easily by Riddle.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riddle counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiddi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riddle rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Riddle moved away.
Kiddi throws a looping overhand right but Riddle ducks down to avoid it.
Riddle scores with a nice body kick.
Riddle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiddi. That did some damage!
Kiddi is breathing heavily.
Kiddi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiddi misses with a takedown attempt - Riddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle dodges the punch combination from Kiddi.
Riddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riddle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riddle.
Kiddi throws a hook but Riddle avoids it easily.
Riddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiddi misses the target.
Riddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiddi.
Kiddi blocks a head kick by Riddle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi 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.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riddle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Riddle.
Justin Riddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiddi takes one to the chin there.
Kiddi avoids the body shot from Riddle.
Kiddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riddle checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle tries to clinch up but Kiddi circles away and keeps his distance.
Riddle lands a brutal head kick. Kiddi looks out on his feet and Riddle throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Justin Riddle!
In his post fight interview, Justin Riddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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