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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen comes to the cage accompanied by Of wolf and man. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Intro. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Silva enters the cage!
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Allen is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Allen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Allen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Allen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.
Allen is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jared Allen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen is controlling Silva's posture.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Allen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva trying to control from Allen's half guard. Allen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Allen striking off his back but it's not causing Silva any problems.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Allen is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen!
Allen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Allen was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Allen dives on top into guard.
Allen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jared Allen.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Allen wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Silva thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Allen tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Allen pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva trying to control from Allen's half guard. Allen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Allen wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva is working for an americana but Allen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Silva was thinking about the submission.
Joe Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allen tries to get out of the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Allen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Allen is now in Silva's guard.
Allen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Allen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Silva misses with a low kick.
Allen slips a jab from Silva.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva avoids the strikes from the bottom by Allen.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Allen is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva working the strikes but Allen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Allen tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allen defending well though.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Allen defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Allen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Silva!
After the fight, Joe Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (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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187 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a head kick that half lands.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kluivert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kluivert wants the takedown. Harris is fighting it off but Kluivert persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harris's guard against the cage.
Kluivert content to stall in guard here.
Kluivert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kluivert passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kluivert manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert has hold of Harris's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Harris manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kluivert goes for an armbar but Harris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Harris.
Kluivert keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Kluivert controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluivert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Red Light MMA inform us that Kluivert has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Kluivert wants to control but Harris passes easily into half guard.
Kluivert moves into full guard.
Harris trying to control but Kluivert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kluivert working a defensive guard here.
Kluivert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is fighting to break Kluivert's control of his arms but Kluivert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kluivert has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harris has passed into side control.
Kluivert looking for a sweep but Harris has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kluivert is working to get back to half guard.
Kluivert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris punching from mount but Kluivert doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Harris lands a heavy elbow.
Kluivert avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harris.
Kluivert gets back to half guard.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluivert is looking to escape.
Harris wants to control but Kluivert is keeping him busy.
Kluivert tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Kluivert is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Kluivert wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kluivert defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris wants to free his trapped foot but Kluivert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kluivert is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Kluivert will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kluivert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Kluivert persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert fails with the takedown.
Harris tries to clinch but Kluivert is having none of it.
Kluivert misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kluivert's guard now.
Phil Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Harris is defending well. Kluivert quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Harris has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kluivert celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Kluivert!
A victorious Robin Kluivert 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Bertuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertuccio has chosen He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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258 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giovanni Bertuccio!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom tries to land a front kick but Bertuccio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom throws a head kick but Bertuccio moves out of range.
Bertuccio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sonic Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Boom.
Bertuccio tries to clinch up
and Boom counters with a flying knee that drops Bertuccio!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boom won't allow Bertuccio to get back to his feet.
Boom controlling from the top position.
Boom is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Sonic Boom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bertuccio closes the distance and pushes Boom back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Bertuccio - that landed with a thud.
Bertuccio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Bertuccio.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Bertuccio lands a shoulder strike.
Bertuccio lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertuccio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bertuccio scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
Bertuccio digs a right hand into Boom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boom's gas tank.
Boom prevents a body shot from Bertuccio.
Bertuccio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bertuccio misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertuccio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bertuccio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bertuccio struggles to land a body shot inside as Boom controls his hands.
Bertuccio lands a left hand.
Bertuccio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
We've been informed that Bertuccio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bertuccio lands with a light punch inside.
Boom avoiding damage as Bertuccio throws knees to the body.
Bertuccio tries to land knees in the clinch but Boom avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Bertuccio.
Bertuccio misses with a punch to the body.
Bertuccio is working Boom over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertuccio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bertuccio pushes Boom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bertuccio lands a nice knee to the body.
Bertuccio lands a shot to the body.
Bertuccio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bertuccio pushes Boom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bertuccio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bertuccio lands a left hand.
Bertuccio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bertuccio drops Boom onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boom is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boom is rocked!
Bertuccio scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bertuccio has Boom pressed against the cage. Boom drops his hands and Bertuccio takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Boom tumbling to the canvas! Bertuccio rains down with more punches but Boom was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Bertuccio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Bertuccio!
Giovanni Bertuccio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sonic Boom spoke after the fight, saying 'Pillow punches with high accuracy. Didnt see that coming...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woody May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luboslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). May kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Watch you Bleed by FFDP. Woody May could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luboslav Petrov's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luboslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and May moves out of range easily.
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but May has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov prevents May from breaking the clinch.
Petrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. May just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as May walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May on his heels. He'll look to pass May's guard now, I'm sure.
May is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.
Petrov wants to stand but May has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
May trying to control the position.
May seems keen to control Petrov's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Woody May wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Petrov goes for a double leg but May avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as May continues to drive forward.
Woody May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luboslav Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
May lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov has May pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. May manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrov gets control of May's arms and successfully pulls guard. Petrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing May from standing up.
Petrov pulls May in close to prevent any damage.
May has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
May preventing the sweep.
May looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but May is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
May is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Woody May.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by May - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
May displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrov.
May throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Petrov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Woody May!
Woody May retains his light heavyweight title!
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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Black Angels. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Maake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maake manages to avoid it.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Maake.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maake throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Maake is just out of range.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Maake moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Maake throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller swings for the body but Maake moves out of range.
Maake avoids the body shot from Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maake.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Maake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Miller misses.
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller with a jab.
Maake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Maake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Maake scores with a hook.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Maake's head but Maake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller slips a straight right by Maake.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Maake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with a hook to the body
enabling Maake to counter with a crisp jab.
Maake throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Maake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maake catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maake looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maake.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Maake.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Maake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake slips a jab from Miller.
Maake throws a big shot that misses.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller cracks Maake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Maake lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Maake blocks a jab.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Maake misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Maake's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maake.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Maake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Maake 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.
Maake ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Miller catches Maake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maake misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Maake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maake lands with an overhand left.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Maake's head but Maake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Maake's head but Maake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller sizes up Maake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Maake.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Maake is just out of range.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.
Maake throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cedric Maake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maake lands a two punch combo.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Maake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maake looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Maake slips under a jab from Miller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maake, as that shot connected.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller clobbers Maake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Miller throws a hook to the side of Maake's head but Maake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maake.
Ryan Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Nice shot by Maake.
Miller defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Maake saw that one coming.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Maake has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maake ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Maake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maake misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Maake moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Maake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maake looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Maake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maake blocks a jab.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Maake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Maake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Maake's belly button to the back.
A big right from Maake misses.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves away from the strike by Maake.
Miller misses the body punch
and Maake counters with a nice uppercut.
Maake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maake clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maake avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Maake circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
A big right from Miller misses.
Maake blocks a jab.
Maake misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Maake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maake throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Maake throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Maake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maake looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maake to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maake counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Maake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Maake slips a straight right by Miller.
Maake walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller lands with a straight right. Maake didn't see that one coming.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller moves away from the strike by Maake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Maake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maake swings widly with a right hand
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Maake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller takes a swing at Maake's ribcage but misses.
Maake lands a head shot.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller slips a straight right by Maake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller blocks a jab.
Maake misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller throws a jab when Maake was well out of range.
Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Maake blocks the low kick.
Maake looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Maake's head but Maake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Maake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller slips a jab from Maake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Maake misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller misses with a hook. Maake ducked under it nicely.
Maake misses with a wild combination.
Maake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maake manages to avoid it.
Maake checks a leg kick.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maake scores with a hook.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Maake counters with a straight right hand.
Miller punishes Maake's body with a nice straight punch.
Maake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller scores with a sloppy right hand. Maake should have avoided that one.
Miller jabs Maake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Maake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Maake is out of range.
Maake blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maake.
Cedric Maake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller throws the left hand but Maake avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Maake lands a jab.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller has Maake up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Maake backwards.
Maake manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maake misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Maake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws a jab when Maake was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Maake.
I've got Maake 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Maake!
Cedric Maake tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Medeiros has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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144 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichimaru blocks a jab.
Ichimaru is looking to clinch but Medeiros is avoiding it.
Ichimaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medeiros.
Ichimaru clinches with his opponent.
Medeiros jumps guard but Ichimaru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Medeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ichimaru has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Ichimaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ichimaru looking to slow down the pace here.
Medeiros tries a body shot but Ichimaru blocks it.
Ichimaru misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Medeiros.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru has Medeiros pushed against the cage.
Medeiros blocks an uppercut.
Ichimaru misses with some punches.
Medeiros can't find room to land a body shot as Ichimaru controls the action.
Ichimaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichimaru working aggressively here.
Ichimaru pushes Medeiros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichimaru.
Ichimaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichimaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ichimaru is trying to stall.
Ichimaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ichimaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ichimaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichimaru.
Ichimaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Ichimaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands.
I was talking to Ichimaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ichimaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Medeiros looking for a guillotine here but Ichimaru defends easily.
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!
Ichimaru slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru looking to pass the guard.
Ichimaru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Medeiros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ichimaru with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ichimaru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Medeiros working Ichimaru over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 Ichimaru's temple.
Ichimaru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ichimaru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ichimaru tries to get out of the position.
Ichimaru tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Ichimaru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medeiros is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ichimaru 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 Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod.
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.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Medeiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ichimaru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Ichimaru moves out of range.
Ichimaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Ichimaru avoids them all with ease.
Ichimaru leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ichimaru moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Ichimaru tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medeiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ichimaru tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru lands with a slapping head kick.
Medeiros swats away the attempt to clinch by Ichimaru.
Medeiros throws a combination that misses
and Ichimaru counters with a head kick.
Ichimaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Ichimaru wants to clinch.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Ichimaru throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Ichimaru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kegon Ichimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros misses with a two punch combination.
Kegon Ichimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Jose Medeiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ichimaru catches Medeiros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Ichimaru ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Medeiros with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ichimaru connects with a high kick.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ichimaru.
Medeiros looks to land a combination but Ichimaru avoids it well.
Ichimaru cracks Medeiros with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medeiros.
Ichimaru scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Medeiros misses with a double jab.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Ichimaru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ichimaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medeiros misses with a few strikes there.
Ichimaru gets a clinch.
Ichimaru blocks an elbow strike.
Medeiros slowing the pace effectively.
Ichimaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ichimaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ichimaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Medeiros's elbow.
Ichimaru misses with some punches.
Ichimaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Ichimaru trying to stall but Medeiros improves his position.
Ichimaru has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Ichimaru tries to work over Medeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ichimaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ichimaru tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Ichimaru back against the cage.
Medeiros pulls Ichimaru into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ichimaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ichimaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Ichimaru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
Medeiros scores with a jab.
Ichimaru tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ichimaru scores with a head kick.
Ichimaru tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Ichimaru moved out of range nicely.
Medeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Medeiros tries for a kimura but Ichimaru is defending well.
Ichimaru gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru is defending against the submission attempts here by Medeiros.
Medeiros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Ichimaru dodges it nicely.
Ichimaru tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros trying to mount his opponent but Ichimaru defends it.
Medeiros works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Ichimaru that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Medeiros looking to control but Ichimaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Medeiros raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ichimaru is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros working Ichimaru over with strikes here.
Ichimaru is squirming around, avoiding Medeiros's attempts to control the action.
Medeiros working Ichimaru over with strikes here.
Ichimaru can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros with good strikes from the mount here!
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 dominating with strikes here.
Medeiros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Medeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Medeiros.
Ichimaru blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Ichimaru but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Medeiros breaks from Ichimaru's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Medeiros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Medeiros 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (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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170 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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31
152 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Lefleaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefleaur misses with a double jab
and Pitbull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lefleaur has a couple of punches blocked by Pitbull.
Pitbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lefleaur's elbow.
Pitbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lefleaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitbull has a couple of punches blocked by Lefleaur.
Pitbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lefleaur to keep the fight standing.
Lefleaur is pressed up against the cage. Pitbull has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lefleaur down to the mat. Lefleaur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lefleaur wants to land a leg kick but Pitbull is out of range.
Lefleaur takes the fight into the clinch.
Pitbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lefleaur - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lefleaur misses with some punches.
Lefleaur tries to work over Pitbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitbull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitbull's elbow.
Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Lefleaur is looking to clinch but Pitbull is avoiding it.
Pitbull takes a swing at Lefleaur's ribcage but misses.
Pitbull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Pitbull.
Lefleaur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefleaur closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Pitbull - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lefleaur lands with a right to the head.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefleaur lands with a left to the head.
Lefleaur digs a right hand into Pitbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitbull's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Lefleaur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pitbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lefleaur misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lefleaur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pitbull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Lefleaur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pitbull doesn't seem phased though.
Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pitbull takes a swing at Lefleaur's ribcage but misses.
Lefleaur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitbull circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Lefleaur both land. Nice combination.
Pitbull looks to land a left hand but Lefleaur moved out of range nicely.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lefleaur.
Pitbull defending well as Lefleaur loads up on a big left hand.
Lefleaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull catches Lefleaur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lefleaur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lefleaur. No joy for Pitbull on that attempt.
Lefleaur throws a right hand that Pitbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitbull also avoids with ease.
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Lefleaur keeps it at a distance.
Lefleaur throws a nice looking combination but Pitbull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitbull rushes Lefleaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitbull tries to break free but Lefleaur pushes him back against the cage.
Pitbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitbull.
Pitbull's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lefleaur closes the distance but Pitbull moves to the side
and Pitbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lefleaur tries to clinch but Pitbull is having none of it.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur cracks Pitbull with a good jab.
Pitbull misses with a hook. Lefleaur ducked under it nicely.
Lefleaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitbull is just out of range.
Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Lefleaur slips the punch.
Pitbull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lefleaur doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull misses with a looping left.
Lefleaur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pitbull misses with a hook. Lefleaur ducked under it nicely.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Pitbull misses with a looping right.
Lefleaur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lefleaur looks for the body kick but Pitbull saw that one coming.
Pitbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefleaur was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitbull.
Pitbull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lefleaur under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lefleaur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lefleaur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lefleaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pitbull gets a clinch.
Lefleaur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lefleaur working aggressively here.
Pitbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitbull.
Lefleaur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Lefleaur lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lefleaur struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitbull controls his hands.
Pitbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull is trying to force a seperation but Lefleaur has the dominant position.
Lefleaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lefleaur throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitbull.
Lefleaur tries a body shot but Pitbull blocks it.
Pitbull is looking to break free of the clinch but Lefleaur has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefleaur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lefleaur backwards.
Pitbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lefleaur.
Pitbull lands a shoulder strike.
Lefleaur misses with the head strike.
Lefleaur misses with some punches.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lefleaur to keep the fight standing.
Lefleaur lands with a light punch inside.
Pitbull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lefleaur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lefleaur pushes Pitbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but Lefleaur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Pitbull.
Pitbull lands with a light punch inside.
Lefleaur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefleaur backwards.
Pitbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lefleaur lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Pitbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pitbull.
A body shot lands from Lefleaur.
Lefleaur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Lefleaur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lefleaur lands an uppercut.
Lefleaur has a couple of punches blocked by Pitbull.
Pitbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitbull decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefleaur stands up from Pitbull's guard - Lefleaur perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pitbull moves to clinch but Lefleaur breaks away
and Lefleaur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pitbull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lefleaur doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitbull circles away.
Lefleaur misses with a wild body shot.
Lefleaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitbull gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lefleaur backwards.
Lefleaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Lefleaur.
Gordon Lefleaur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pitbull throws a head punch that misses.
Pitbull working aggressively here.
Lefleaur can't find room to land a body shot as Pitbull controls the action.
Pitbull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitbull misses with a right hand
and Lefleaur counters with a good low kick that Pitbull was not able to check.
Lefleaur tries a low kick but Pitbull avoids it.
Lefleaur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitbull counters with a thumping low kick.
Gordon Lefleaur is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitbull closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Lefleaur. No joy for Pitbull on that attempt.
Lefleaur tries to land a leg kick but Pitbull saw it coming and moves away.
Lefleaur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lefleaur scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lefleaur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitbull at a distance.
Pitbull misses with a hook. Lefleaur ducked under it nicely.
Lefleaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pitbull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pitbull. Pitbull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Pitbull - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lefleaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lefleaur avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Lefleaur lands a leg kick that knocks Pitbull off balance momentarily.
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 Gordon Lefleaur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pitbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lefleaur manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Lefleaur is having none of it.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Lefleaur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lefleaur misses with a series of wild punches.
Lefleaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lefleaur moves away.
Lefleaur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lefleaur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitbull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lefleaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Pitbull punishes Lefleaur's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull takes one on the button.
Lefleaur is looking to wear down Pitbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lefleaur swings widly with a right hand
and Pitbull counters with a left to the body.
Pitbull throws a series of strikes that have Lefleaur backpedaling.
Pitbull avoids the body shot from Lefleaur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lefleaur. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitbull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pitbull with the ground and pound but Lefleaur uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pitbull trying to control but Lefleaur is working from the bottom.
Pitbull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefleaur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefleaur working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull wants to pass the guard but Lefleaur is keeping the position.
Gordon Lefleaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Lefleaur keeps moving.
Pitbull is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roy Pitbull wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lefleaur lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefleaur is looking to land body kicks.
Lefleaur misses with a double jab.
Lefleaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
Pitbull tries to clinch but Lefleaur moves out of range.
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Roy Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lefleaur gets tackled into the cage by Pitbull. Pitbull maintains the clinch.
Lefleaur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pitbull.
Pitbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitbull blocking some punches.
Lefleaur misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lefleaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lefleaur blocks an uppercut.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lefleaur to keep the fight standing.
Pitbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lefleaur to keep the fight standing.
Lefleaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Lefleaur scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefleaur pushes Pitbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pitbull misses with the head strike.
Pitbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pitbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Lefleaur controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lefleaur blocking some punches.
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lefleaur throws a series of strikes that have Pitbull backpedaling.
Pitbull throws a jab when Lefleaur was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Pitbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lefleaur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gordon Lefleaur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (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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30
158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zordick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magnar but Magnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zordick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nordic Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Magnar scores with a jab to the head.
Magnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zordick throws the kick towards the body but Magnar avoids it.
Zordick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Magnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zordick tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zordick has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zordick trying to control the action but Magnar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar prevents Zordick from improving position.
Zordick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magnar tries to bench press Zordick off him but Zordick keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zordick advances to mount.
Magnar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Magnar wants to control but Zordick is having none of it.
Magnar is squirming around, avoiding Zordick's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick is really struggling to control Magnar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magnar is working to get back to half guard.
Zordick wants to control the pace but Magnar is squirming around nicely.
Zordick is working for a guillotine from mount but Magnar frees his head quite easily.
Zordick looking for a guillotine from mount but Magnar is having none of it.
Zordick has hold of Magnar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Magnar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zordick wants to take Magnar's back but he can't do it this time.
Magnar is trying to escape the mount.
Zordick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magnar turns into him and now he's in Zordick's guard.
Zordick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zordick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zordick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magnar postures up.
Zordick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zordick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zordick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magnar has managed to get both his arms back between Zordick's legs - danger averted.
Magnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahlua Zordick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zordick scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zordick.
Magnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zordick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Zordick misses the target.
Zordick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magnar as he jumps to the side.
Magnar misses with an uppercut. Zordick saw that one coming.
Magnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zordick was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Magnar.
A good leg kick by Zordick.
Zordick swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnar.
Magnar 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.
Magnar throws an overhand right that lands on Zordick's shoulder, as Zordick tries to avoid the shot.
Magnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zordick.
Zordick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Magnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zordick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick wants to clinch.
Magnar slips a straight right by Zordick.
Ballard Magnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnar misses with a looping right.
Zordick misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnar throws a hook but Zordick blocks it.
Zordick throws the kick towards the body but Magnar avoids it.
Zordick tries to work over Magnar's front leg with a kick but Magnar checks it.
Magnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zordick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magnar is out of range.
Magnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zordick.
Magnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zordick counters with a single leg into guard. Magnar didn't expect that.
Zordick is pushing down on Magnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zordick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zordick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magnar keeps working.
Zordick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magnar!
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!
Zordick working for a submission but Magnar is keeping him at bay.
Zordick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Magnar can't escape the position.
Magnar wants to control but Zordick is having none of it.
Zordick has hold of Magnar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Magnar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zordick tries to control but Magnar wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahlua Zordick dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Zordick off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Zordick misses its intended target.
Zordick with a nice cross.
Magnar closes the distance and pushes Zordick back into the cage.
Magnar throws a head punch that misses.
Zordick looking to slow down the pace here.
Magnar has had enough of the clinch but Zordick keeps him there for the moment.
Magnar lands a nice uppercut.
Zordick blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick is pushing Magnar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zordick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magnar walks away with a smile on his face. Zordick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Zordick misses.
Zordick throws a big shot that misses.
Zordick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zordick misses with a hook. Magnar ducked under it nicely.
Magnar digs a good body shot into Zordick's ribs.
Magnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zordick's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnar throws a series of punches but Zordick moves out of range.
Zordick digs a good hook to Magnar's body.
Magnar loads up on a big right hand but Zordick slips the punch.
Zordick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magnar 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.
Magnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Zordick counters with a head kick. That will keep Magnar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zordick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnar is out of range and Zordick settles back down.
Zordick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Magnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magnar moves away from the strike by Zordick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnar tests Zordick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zordick throws a front kick aimed at Magnar's knee but Magnar avoids it well.
Zordick is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Magnar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zordick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnar avoids it really well and circles away.
Ballard Magnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zordick dives in and scores a takedown into Magnar's guard.
Zordick tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnar is retaining full guard.
Magnar being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magnar is trying to push Zordick off with his feet but Zordick grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Magnar's ankles and Magnar is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Kahlua Zordick!
A victorious Kahlua Zordick 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 Quest Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Bitches Love Me (Feat. Future & Drake). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quest Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Love lands a jab.
Love keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quest Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Love. Love circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Buchanan 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.
Love thumps Buchanan with a low kick.
Buchanan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Love tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Love.
Buchanan slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Buchanan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love throws a leg kick but Buchanan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love connects with a crisp jab.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Love.
Buchanan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Love finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchanan's head.
Buchanan scores with a hook.
Love takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buchanan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Love's head.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buchanan momentarily.
Love tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buchanan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Love.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Love throws out the jab.
Buchanan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Buchanan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buchanan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Love.
Buchanan works Love's body with a nice hook.
Buchanan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Love defends well and Buchanan ends up having to push Love into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Love breaks the clinch.
Buchanan has a takedown stuffed.
Quest Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buchanan.
Buchanan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Buchanan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Love is just riding it out for now. Buchanan eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Love defends it well.
Love has hold of Buchanan's hands but Buchanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buchanan seems to be working for a kimura but Love defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan seems to be working for a kimura but Love defends the submission attempt.
Love avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buchanan.
We've been hearing good reports from Love's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buchanan thows a huge punch but Love dodges it nicely.
Buchanan seems to be working for a kimura but Love defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan is nestled in close to Love, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Buchanan will probably get the nod.
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.
Love lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buchanan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Buchanan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Love misses with a straight left.
Love lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
Love on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buchanan. Buchanan obviously looking to wear him down.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Love sprawls well. Love wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Love throws a leg kick which misses Buchanan's front leg but catches the back leg as Buchanan tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Love tenderised Buchanan's leg. Buchanan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Love moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buchanan 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.
Love feints and then cracks Buchanan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buchanan down.
Love moves out of range of the leg kick from Buchanan.
Love swinging wildly here.
Quest Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Love lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Love throws a leg kick but Buchanan moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Love as he jumps to the side.
Quest Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buchanan.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Buchanan slips under a jab from Love.
Love throws a hook but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Love.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Love stalks Buchanan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buchanan's face. Buchanan staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Love lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
Love connects with a looping right hand.
Love blocks the body kick.
Love lands a head shot.
Love slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Buchanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Buchanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Love sprawls well. Love wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Love misses with a leg kick
and Buchanan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Love!
Buchanan 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!
An elbow from Buchanan crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to get back to his feet.
Buchanan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Buchanan working the ground and pound but Love is defending the strikes.
Buchanan swings around for an armbar but Love sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Buchanan's guard.
Love might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Love won't allow Buchanan to sweep him here.
Love has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Buchanan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Love is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Buchanan pulls down on the head and he's put Love to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Buchanan!
After winning the bout, Paul Buchanan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Quest Love had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Worries. 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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24
158 lbs
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150 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Honey Badger!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Fran circles away quickly and effectively.
De Fran closes the distance and pushes Badger back into the cage.
Badger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badger's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Fran has Badger pressed against the cage, preventing Badger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Badger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
De Fran works on Badger's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Fran.
De Fran 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.
De Fran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Badger trying to control the position but instead, De Fran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Badger into the cage.
De Fran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Fran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Fran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Badger's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Fran as Badger tries to tie him up.
De Fran scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Badger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Fran breaks from the clinch.
De Fran misses with a kick to the body
and Badger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badger misses with a straight left.
De Fran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Fran moves away from the strike by Badger.
De Fran lands a lovely overhand right.
De Fran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Badger loads up on a big right hand but De Fran slips the punch.
A punch combination from Badger misses.
Badger throws a jab when De Fran was well out of range.
Badger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Fran misses with an uppercut. Badger saw that one coming.
Badger checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Fran is looking to chop away at Badger's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran throws a leg kick but Badger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Badger misses with a straight left.
De Fran throws a sloppy head kick and Badger moves out of range easily.
Badger avoids the head kick by De Fran.
Badger lands a nice hook to De Fran's body. De Fran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of De Fran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Fran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badger.
De Fran misses with a wild body shot.
De Fran scores with the left hand. Badger knows he should have avoided that one.
Badger looks to land a right hand but De Fran moved out of range.
De Fran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Badger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Fran walks into a stiff left hand from Badger.
De Fran takes a swing at Badger's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Badger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Fran tries to score with a low kick but Badger moves his leg out of the way.
Badger looks to throw the jab but De Fran is out of range.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Badger checks it.
De Fran feints and then cracks Badger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Badger down.
Badger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Fran takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Fran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Badger's calf.
De Fran misses the shot to the body.
Badger swats away the attempt to clinch by De Fran.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Fran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a combination. Badger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fran throws a big shot that misses.
De Fran misses with a kick to the body
and Badger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Fran throws a low kick, looking for Badger's leg but Badger calmly moves out of range.
De Fran walks into a jab.
A left lands for De Fran.
A big right from Badger misses.
Badger lands a glancing blow to the side of De Fran's head.
Badger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Fran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Fran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Badger on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Fran tries to clinch up.
Badger throws a hook to the side of De Fran's head but De Fran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by De Fran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andr De Fran dominated that round.
That's time! De Fran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badger moves out of range of the body kick from De Fran.
De Fran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badger.
De Fran scores with a head kick. Badger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Badger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger misses with a hook.
De Fran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Fran tries a low kick but Badger avoids it.
Jab by De Fran.
Badger checks a leg kick nicely.
Badger throws a series of punches but De Fran moves out of range.
De Fran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Fran cracks the inside of Badger's front leg.
Decent striking displayed by De Fran there.
De Fran tries to close the distance and clinch but Badger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran throws an overhand right that lands on Badger's shoulder, as Badger tries to avoid the shot.
De Fran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Fran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Badger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Badger managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
De Fran is looking to control Badger's arms but Badger gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Fran has his back to the cage.
De Fran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Fran lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Badger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Fran works on Badger's body with a couple of short punches.
De Fran lands with a left to the head.
De Fran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Badger is defending well for now.
De Fran stalling in the clinch but Badger improves position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badger leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Fran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Badger's brow.
Badger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Fran or not.
De Fran lands an elbow inside.
De Fran misses with some punches.
Badger is leaning against De Fran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Fran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Fran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Fran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger avoiding damage as De Fran throws knees to the body.
De Fran looking to stall.
De Fran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Badger leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Fran missing with knees to the body.
Badger trying to stall but De Fran improves his position.
Badger slows down the pace here.
Badger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Badger sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Fran moves out of range as Badger strikes.
Badger misses with a hook. De Fran ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Badger checks a leg kick.
Badger needs to keep his hands up - De Fran had a free shot at his head there.
De Fran swings widly with a right hand
and Badger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Fran thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Fran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Badger is rocked!
De Fran throws a powerful right kick. Badger tried to block low but the kick was high! Badger was taken right off of his feet! De Fran jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andr De Fran!
A very excited looking Andr De Fran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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