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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peerless Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magn's entrance music is EQUINOX. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einar Magn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peerless Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Magn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Magn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Einar Magn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magn doesn't manage to clinch there - Swagger circles away.
Magn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Swagger. Those never looked like landing.
Swagger throws a head kick but Magn moves out of range.
Swagger slaps away a takedown attempt from Magn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swagger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swagger thumps Magn with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magn is defended easily by Swagger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einar Magn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swagger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Swagger. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooh!!! Swagger has knocked Magn down with a huge combo! Swagger steps away and waves a wobbly Magn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magn thows a body shot but no joy.
Swagger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magn misses with a takedown attempt - Swagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magn shoots in for a takedown but Swagger shows good takedown defense.
Magn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swagger lands a nice hook to Magn's body. Magn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magn avoids the body shot from Swagger.
Good leg kick by Swagger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magn thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Swagger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Swagger.
Swagger lands an uppercut.
Magn pulls Swagger into guard.
Swagger passes Magn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swagger works his way into full mount!
Swagger trying to control but Magn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swagger tries to control but Magn wriggling away.
Swagger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Magn looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Swagger! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peerless Swagger!
Our winner, Peerless Swagger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Bavelock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlous Lejonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Bavelock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlous Lejonet!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lejonet closes the distance and clinches.
Bavelock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lejonet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lejonet can't find room to land a body shot as Bavelock controls the action.
Lejonet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bavelock blocks a body shot from Lejonet.
A nice left hand lands by Lejonet.
Bavelock tries to stall but Lejonet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bavelock is trying to break free.
Lejonet digs a right hand into Bavelock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bavelock's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lejonet is working Bavelock over against the cage.
A short right from Lejonet.
Lejonet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bavelock.
Good body shot from Lejonet.
Bavelock takes a shot to the head.
Lejonet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bavelock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bavelock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Lejonet.
Lejonet crunches a lovely knee into Bavelock's ribcage.
Bavelock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lejonet scores with a shot to the side of Bavelock's head.
Lejonet lands a body shot.
Bavelock is breathing heavily.
Bavelock throws a head punch that misses.
Lejonet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lejonet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lejonet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bavelock.
Lejonet lands an elbow that stopped Bavelock in his tracks for a moment.
Lejonet lands a shoulder strike.
Lejonet pushes Bavelock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lejonet lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Lejonet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bavelock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lejonet digs a right hand into Bavelock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bavelock's gas tank.
Lejonet lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a nice knee to the body.
Lejonet scores with a hook to the body.
Lejonet is working Bavelock over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lejonet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lejonet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lejonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lejonet lands a damaging elbow.
Lejonet lands with a left to the head.
Lejonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bavelock is trying to break the clinch but Lejonet is controlling him.
Lejonet is working Bavelock over against the cage.
Bavelock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bavelock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lejonet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lejonet lands an uppercut.
Lejonet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lejonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lejonet lands a body punch.
Lejonet lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet is leaning against Bavelock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Lejonet.
Bavelock takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lejonet is leaning against Bavelock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lejonet as the two fighters clinch.
Lejonet lands a damaging elbow.
Lejonet cracks Bavelock with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lejonet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bavelock.
Lejonet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lejonet lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lejonet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lejonet digs a right hand into Bavelock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bavelock's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lejonet pushes Bavelock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lejonet lands a nice uppercut.
Lejonet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lejonet.
Bavelock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lejonet has him pressed against the cage.
Bavelock is trying to force a seperation but Lejonet has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lejonet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bavelock or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lejonet.
Lejonet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lejonet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lejonet lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lejonet.
A right hand to the body from Lejonet.
Nice elbow from Lejonet.
Lejonet pushes Bavelock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Lejonet.
A shot in the inside from Lejonet.
A short uppercut from Lejonet.
Lejonet digs a right hand into Bavelock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bavelock's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Lejonet.
Lejonet works on Bavelock's body with a couple of short punches.
Lejonet lands an elbow that stopped Bavelock in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlous Lejonet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lejonet drives through and clinches with Bavelock against the cage.
Lejonet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet is leaning against Bavelock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bavelock wants to break free but Lejonet has control.
Bavelock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lejonet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bavelock avoids it.
Lejonet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lejonet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bavelocks head.
Lejonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lejonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lejonet scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lejonet as the two fighters clinch.
Lejonet presses Bavelock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lejonet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Lejonet.
A short right from Lejonet.
Lejonet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lejonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lejonet scores with a shot to the side of Bavelock's head.
Bavelock takes a shot to the head.
Lejonet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavelock tries to circle away but Lejonet has him pinned against the cage.
Bavelock has a couple of punches blocked by Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bavelock or not.
Lejonet lands an elbow inside.
Lejonet lands with a left to the head.
Lejonet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bavelock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet lands with a left to the head.
Lejonet scores with a shot to the side of Bavelock's head.
Lejonet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
A short left from Lejonet.
Lejonet gets through Bavelock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lejonet lands a shoulder strike.
Lejonet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lejonet cracks Bavelock with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lejonet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bavelock or not.
Bavelock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lejonet.
Bavelock is rocked!
Lejonet lands an elbow just above Bavelock 's eye.
Oh Bavelock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lejonet.
Bavelock seems to have got his legs back now.
Lejonet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Carlous Lejonet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Lejonet.
Bavelock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lejonet unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bavelock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lejonet lands with a right to the head.
Lejonet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bavelock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lejonet on the inside.
Lejonet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lejonet scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lejonet on the inside.
Lejonet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a shot to the body.
Lejonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lejonet.
A short body shot lands from Lejonet as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a nice knee to the body.
Lejonet is working Bavelock over against the cage.
Lejonet lands with a light punch inside.
Lejonet lands a good knee to the midsection. Bavelock won't want to take too many of those.
Lejonet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lejonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands with a short shot to the head.
Lejonet is leaning against Bavelock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bavelock takes a shot to the head.
Lejonet lands with a light punch inside.
Lejonet digs a right hand into Bavelock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bavelock's gas tank.
Lejonet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Lejonet.
Lejonet works on Bavelock's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Lejonet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lejonet obliges.
Lejonet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bavelocks head.
Lejonet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lejonet lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands with a light punch inside.
Lejonet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lejonet digs a right hand underneath Bavelock's ribcage. Bavelock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lejonet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lejonet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lejonet scores with a hook to the body.
Lejonet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bavelock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lejonet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lejonet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlous Lejonet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lejonet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bavelock wants to get back to striking at distance but Lejonet won't allow it.
Lejonet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bavelock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lejonet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet scores with a hook to the body.
Lejonet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lejonet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lejonet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lejonet tries to land a knee to the head but Bavelock blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Lejonet.
A short right from Lejonet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lejonet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lejonet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lejonet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Lejonet tries a body shot but Bavelock blocks it.
Lejonet tries to land a knee to the head but Bavelock blocks with his arms.
Lejonet tries to throw a body punch but Bavelock avoids it by throwing Lejonet back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
Bavelock takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Lejonet.
Lejonet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lejonet has Bavelock pressed against the cage, preventing Bavelock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Lejonet.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
A nice left hand lands by Lejonet.
Lejonet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bavelock's efforts to push away.
Bavelock stalling in the clinch but Lejonet improves position.
Lejonet lands a body shot.
Lejonet landing knees to the head.
A short uppercut from Lejonet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bavelock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lejonet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lejonet lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bavelock takes a shot to the head.
Lejonet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bavelock throws a punch but it's blocked by Lejonet.
Lejonet lands an elbow that stopped Bavelock in his tracks for a moment.
Lejonet has Bavelock pressed against the cage, preventing Bavelock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lejonet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bavelock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lejonet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lejonet lands with a left to the head.
Bavelock throws a head punch that misses.
Bavelock tries to break free but Lejonet pushes him back against the cage.
Lejonet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bavelock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lejonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Lejonet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bavelock tries to stall but Lejonet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
Lejonet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lejonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lejonet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
Lejonet lands a shot to the body.
Lejonet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bavelock backwards.
Bavelock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Lejonet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lejonet cracks Bavelock with a nice body shot.
Lejonet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lejonet lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lejonet.
Lejonet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lejonet presses Bavelock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lejonet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lejonet scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lejonet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lejonet digs a right hand underneath Bavelock's ribcage. Bavelock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Lejonet.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
Bavelock wants to stall.
Lejonet lands an elbow just above Bavelock 's eye.
Ed Bavelock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lejonet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lejonet.
Bavelock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lejonet has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lejonet.
Bavelock is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lejonet lands an elbow that stopped Bavelock in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lejonet obliges.
Lejonet lands a knee to the body.
Lejonet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bavelock.
Carlous Lejonet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lejonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlous Lejonet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lejonet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlous Lejonet!
Our winner, Carlous Lejonet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Immigrant Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicola Cardinale!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cardinale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cardinale misses with a few strikes there.
Cardinale lands a high kick!
Lewis scores with a head kick.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Lewis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cardinale's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardinale throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardinale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lewis.
Cardinale misses with a straight right.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale throws a shot to the body.
Cardinale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardinale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardinale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Cardinale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardinale moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Cardinale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardinale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardinale gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardinale misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardinale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardinale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cardinale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cardinale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cardinale misses.
Cardinale is looking to land body kicks.
Cardinale fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardinale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardinale throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Cardinale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Cardinale.
Cardinale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewis defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lewis lands with a kick to the temple. Cardinale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Cardinale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cardinale works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.
Cardinale shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richie Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicola Cardinale.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Richie Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Cardinale.
Cardinale shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cardinale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cardinale in particular looking to stall.
Cardinale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Cardinale has control of the leg.
Lewis has his hands clasped together around Cardinale's back. He's all about the action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cardinale prevents Lewis from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richie Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cardinale avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
Cardinale throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardinale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lewis. Lewis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardinale jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardinale fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cardinale. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
Richie Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Cardinale feints and as Lewis raises his hands in defense, Cardinale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cardinale looking to pass the guard.
Lewis wants to stand but Cardinale is controlling the position.
Cardinale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardinale sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nicola Cardinale wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardinale blocks the body kick.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Cardinale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Cardinale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis 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.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardinale.
Cardinale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cardinale just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardinale lands a nice looking body kick.
Cardinale throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis swings for the body but Cardinale moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
A left and a right from Cardinale both land. Nice combination.
Richie Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardinale is breathing heavily.
Cardinale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis moves out of range as Cardinale throws a body kick.
Cardinale shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Cardinale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richie Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicola Cardinale.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cardinale fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body
and Cardinale counters with a single leg into guard. Lewis didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Cardinale stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nicola Cardinale hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardinale lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicola Cardinale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cardinale misses with a head kick.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis scores with a head kick.
Cardinale missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardinale throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lewis.
Cardinale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardinale moves out of range of the body kick.
Cardinale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Cardinale does no damage.
Cardinale scores with a nice body kick.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lewis.
A jab from Cardinale misses.
Lewis tries a low kick but Cardinale avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a low kick as Cardinale jumps back.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardinale works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Cardinale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardinale avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis is looking to slow Cardinale down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Lewis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws a head kick but Cardinale moves out of range.
Cardinale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lewis.
Cardinale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lewis, right into the meat.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Cardinale saw that one coming.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Cardinale lands a jab to the head.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Cardinale misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinale scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a shot to the body.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Cardinale misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis wants to land a leg kick but Cardinale is out of range.
Cardinale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Cardinale.
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardinale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Cardinale throws a head kick that Lewis semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Cardinale blocks the leg kick.
Cardinale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardinale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardinale.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardinale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lewis - the referee stops the clock and Cardinale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lewis. Cardinale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardinale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardinale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Lewis!
Richie Lewis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KT Turnstile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Liquideep - Alone. KT Turnstile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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136 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Jamal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, KT Turnstile!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnstile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jamal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jamal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jamal preventing the sweep.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Turnstile is keeping the position.
Turnstile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamal defends well.
Turnstile is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turnstile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamal 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.
Jamal distracts Turnstile with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jamal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turnstile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Turnstile keeps moving.
Jamal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Turnstile keeps moving.
Jamal could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal postures up.
Turnstile keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
Jamal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jimbo Jamal.
Jamal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turnstile.
Turnstile moves forwards but Jamal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jamal works the jab nicely.
Turnstile gets caught flat footed, as Jamal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jamal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turnstile is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jamal trying to control but Turnstile is working from the bottom.
Jamal stays in close to Turnstile's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimbo Jamal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turnstile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jamal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnstile.
Turnstile staying out of range there.
Turnstile lands with a good body shot.
Turnstile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turnstile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamal gets a takedown into half guard.
Jamal controlling the pace.
Jamal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turnstile is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamal tries to pass to full mount but Turnstile defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile trying to control from the bottom.
Turnstile tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Jamal slips a nice elbow through Turnstile's hands, connecting with Turnstile's forehead.
Jamal content to control rather than advance.
Turnstile is trying to maintain the position but Jamal is very close to passing his half guard.
Turnstile avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jamal.
Turnstile controlling the position well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, if Jamal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamal scores with a nice head shot.
Jamal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turnstile moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamal.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jamal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamal lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Turnstile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamal is chipping away with strikes.
Turnstile can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnstile tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamal slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Jamal dominated that round.
That's time! Jamal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turnstile lands a jab to the nose.
Turnstile gets caught napping as Jamal dives in and scores a takedown. Turnstile manages to retain guard.
Turnstile is trying to control the position but Jamal postures up.
Turnstile looking for a guillotine here but Jamal defends easily.
Turnstile looking to control.
Jamal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turnstile is trying to keep Jamal in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jamal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jamal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jamal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnstile trying to keep a closed guard but Jamal is proving a slippery customer.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnstile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimbo Jamal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jamal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Turnstile is keeping the position.
Turnstile trying to control the position.
Jamal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Turnstile keeps moving.
Jamal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamal lands a couple of digs.
Jamal won't allow Turnstile to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jamal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turnstile wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamal passes into half guard.
Jamal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jamal is keen to just control but Turnstile is a slippery customer.
Jamal lands strikes from half guard.
Turnstile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jimbo Jamal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turnstile is not content to let Jamal control the position.
Jamal is controlling the pace.
Jamal tries to pass to full mount but Turnstile defends it.
Turnstile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turnstile is not content to let Jamal control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimbo Jamal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jamal ducks under a wild hook from Turnstile.
Jamal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turnstile defending well as Jamal loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Jamal misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turnstile.
Jamal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turnstile to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turnstile throwing strikes from guard but Jamal blocks nicely.
Jamal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnstile 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.
Turnstile prevents Jamal from getting back to his feet.
Jamal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jamal tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamal keeping moving, preventing Turnstile from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Jamal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Turnstile misses with a takedown
letting Jamal counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnstile.
Jamal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jamal lands a head shot.
Jamal throws a shot from downtown. Turnstile moves away and avoids it.
Jimbo Jamal is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turnstile looking for submissions off his back.
Jamal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jamal slows the pace down in half guard.
Jamal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turnstile keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamal is taking a breather. Turnstile says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnstile tries to get to full guard but Jamal has control of the leg.
Jamal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jimbo Jamal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Turnstile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamal's calf.
Turnstile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Jamal.
Turnstile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jamal.
A jab from Turnstile does it's job there.
Turnstile misses with a low kick.
Turnstile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turnstile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turnstile cracks Jamal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turnstile shoots for a takedown but Jamal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KT Turnstile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnstile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamal cracks Turnstile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turnstile is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamal shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Turnstile takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jamal sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Turnstile bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Jamal!
Jimbo Jamal really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Virtually Identical [$25 clothes!] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mirko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). So Lo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mirko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, So Lo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo tries to move into range but Mirko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mirko scores with a shot to the body.
Lo avoids the body shot from Mirko.
Lo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Mirko.
Mirko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirko rushes Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Lo blocks a body shot from Mirko.
Lo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mirko working hard to break the clinch.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo is controlling him.
Lo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirko avoids the damage to the body.
Mirko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirko can't break the clinch.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Mirko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mirko is trying to force a seperation but Lo has the dominant position.
Mirko working aggressively here.
Mirko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lo.
Lo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirko is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko misses with the head strike.
Mirko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lo prevents a body shot from Mirko.
Mirko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lo is struggling to control the position.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Mirko misses with a body punch.
Lo working Mirko over with knees to the body.
Lo has Mirko pressed against the cage, preventing Mirko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mirko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirko blocks a body shot from Lo.
Mirko misses with some punches.
Mirko managing to block the knees to the body from Lo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko has had enough of the clinch but Lo keeps him there for the moment.
Mirko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo has Mirko pressed against the cage, preventing Mirko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mirko wants to break free but Lo has control.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo is controlling him.
Mirko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mirko fails to land.
A knee to the head by Lo.
It looks like Frank Mirko has been cut.
Mirko avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Lo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lo blocking some punches.
Lo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirko is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mirko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mirko is looking to break free of the clinch but Lo has double underhooks.
Mirko avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Mirko misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mirko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lo tries a body shot but Mirko blocks it.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Mirko avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Mirko is trying to force a seperation but Lo has the dominant position.
Mirko misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mirko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mirko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirko misses with a two punch combination.
Mirko throws a series of punches but Lo avoids them all with ease.
Mirko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lo counters by moving into the clinch.
Mirko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Mirko throws a punch but it's blocked by Lo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stalling in the clinch from Lo.
Lo has Mirko pressed against the cage, preventing Mirko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lo avoiding damage.
Mirko misses with some punches.
Lo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mirko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lo leaning against his opponent.
Mirko can't break the clinch.
Mirko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirko managing to block the knees to the body from Lo.
Mirko wants to break free but Lo has control.
Mirko has had enough of the clinch but Lo keeps him there for the moment.
Mirko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lo scores a nice knee to the body.
Mirko wants to break free but Lo has control.
Lo with a knee to the head.
Mirko lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lo - that landed with a thud.
Lo keeps control of Mirko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mirko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirko tries to break free but Lo pushes him back against the cage.
Mirko is trying to maintain a safe position but Lo gets an underhook and turns Mirko into the cage.
Lo keeps control of Mirko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lo with a knee to the head.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirko pushes Lo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lo scores a nice knee to the body.
Lo blocks a body shot from Mirko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirko is trying to force a seperation but Lo has the dominant position.
Lo has Mirko pressed against the cage, preventing Mirko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
Mirko has had enough of the clinch but Lo keeps him there for the moment.
Mirko wants to break free but Lo has control.
Mirko is trying to force a seperation but Lo has the dominant position.
Mirko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mirko is looking to break free of the clinch but Lo has double underhooks.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Lo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirko.
Lo is looking to control Mirko's arms but Mirko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lo has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lo.
Lo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirko is defending well for now.
Lo prevents a body shot from Mirko.
Lo missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mirko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
Mirko is trying to break free.
Mirko avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirko misses with the head strike.
Lo blocking some punches.
Lo scores a nice knee to the body.
Mirko wants to get back to striking at distance but Lo won't allow it.
Lo connects with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirko is trying to force a seperation but Lo has the dominant position.
Mirko wants to break free but Lo has control.
Mirko wants to break free but Lo has control.
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 Frank Mirko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Mirko's cut.
That's time! Mirko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lo slips a jab and a cross from Mirko.
Mirko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lo.
A clash of legs there as Lo blocks the low kick.
Mirko throws a leg kick but Lo checks it.
Mirko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lo tries to clinch but Mirko is having none of it.
Lo is looking to clinch.
Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirko.
Mirko throws a poor cross that misses
and Lo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lo.
Mirko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mirko is trying to break free.
Mirko avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Mirko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo crunches a lovely knee into Mirko's ribcage.
Mirko tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Mirko back against the cage.
Lo blocks a body shot from Mirko.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo is controlling him.
Mirko tries to break the clinch but Lo is controlling the position.
Mirko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mirko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lo.
Mirko swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lo misses with a knee to the head.
Mirko is trying to break the clinch but Lo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirko can't break the clinch.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mirko can't find room to land a body shot as Lo controls the action.
Mirko can't break the clinch.
Mirko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mirko tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Mirko back against the cage.
Lo keeps control of Mirko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank Mirko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mirko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mirko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mirko can't find room to land a body shot as Lo controls the action.
Lo just leaning against Mirko, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Lo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mirko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lo.
Lo blocks a body shot from Mirko.
Mirko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirko tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Mirko back against the cage.
Mirko is looking to break free of the clinch but Lo has double underhooks.
Mirko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Mirko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Mirko tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Mirko back against the cage.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirko can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lo obliges.
Mirko managing to block the knees to the body from Lo.
Mirko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirko tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Mirko back against the cage.
Lo working Mirko over with knees to the body.
So Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Lo.
Mirko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lo lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo missing with knees to the body.
Mirko avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Mirko.
Well Mirko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mirko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Koivinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Koivinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tam Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Koivinen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conway is fending him off so far but Koivinen persists. Nope, Conway circles away and we're back to standing.
Koivinen throws a combination that misses
and Conway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koivinen shoots and misses
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivinen shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Tam Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Koivinen.
Conway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koivinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koivinen looking to pass the guard.
Conway wants to stand but Koivinen is controlling the position.
Conway is working an open guard so Koivinen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Koivinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Conway there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivinen wants to clinch up but Conway keeps it at a distance.
Koivinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Conway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilya Koivinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway misses with a double jab
and Koivinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Koivinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koivinen is trying to drag Conway to the mat but Conway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Koivinen.
Koivinen looking for a takedown.
Conway lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway taking a breather.
Conway is trying to push Koivinen away but Koivinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koivinen pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivinen has momentary wrist control but Conway slips an elbow through the middle.
Conway is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koivinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conway's guard.
Koivinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway wants to get back to his feet but Koivinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivinen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koivinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conway but Conway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivinen dodges the punch combination from Conway.
Conway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conway duly obliges.
Conway connects with a single shot there.
Koivinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koivinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koivinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivinen looks winded!
Koivinen tries to clinch up but Conway circles away and keeps his distance.
Conway lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway fails to land with a series of punches.
Koivinen fails to land the takedown.
Conway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that Koivinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Conway throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koivinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conway blocks a head kick by Koivinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koivinen is looking to clinch.
Koivinen throws a nice looking combination but Conway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilya Koivinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koivinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conway as he jumps to the side.
Conway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koivinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conway.
Koivinen misses with a body punch
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivinen with a poor takedown
and Conway counters with a two punch combo.
Conway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koivinen tries to clinch but Conway moves away
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Koivinen has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Koivinen is working for takedown but Conway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tam Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Koivinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Conway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koivinen has Conway pressed against the cage, preventing Conway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conway trying to stall but Koivinen improves his position.
Conway pushes Koivinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koivinen fails to pull guard.
Conway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koivinen manages to break the clinch.
Conway misses with a double jab.
Conway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Conway should have avoided that one.
Koivinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Conway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koivinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Conway smiles and moves away.
Koivinen is breathing heavily.
Koivinen tries to clinch but Conway moves out of range.
Koivinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Conway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conway lands with a nice combination. Koivinen backs away looking to recover.
Koivinen is rocked!
Conway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koivinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Conway finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
Conway tries to bum rush Koivinen with a series of wild strikes but Koivinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivinen leaves his chin hanging out and Conway seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Koivinen crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tam Conway!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hvjh Jklnilbui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Barrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrantes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pinchers - Bandelero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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139 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hvjh Jklnilbui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Barrantes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrantes stuffs the takedown.
Hvjh Jklnilbui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jklnilbui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barrantes swivels and escapes.
Barrantes shoots for a double leg takedown but Jklnilbui sprawls well. He's pushed Barrantes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jklnilbui scores with a takedown into Barrantes's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jklnilbui looking to pass the guard.
Barrantes has his foot on Jklnilbui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jklnilbui works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jklnilbui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrantes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jklnilbui is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrantes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jklnilbui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrantes pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jklnilbui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barrantes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jklnilbui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barrantes has managed to get both his arms back between Jklnilbui's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrantes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrantes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jklnilbui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jklnilbui tries to get out of the position.
Jklnilbui is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrantes defends well.
Barrantes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrantes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jklnilbui is looking for a triangle here but Barrantes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jklnilbui is looking for a sweep.
Barrantes has hold of Jklnilbui's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jklnilbui tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Barrantes cranks the arm and Jklnilbui screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jklnilbui, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juan Barrantes!
An out of breath Juan Barrantes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duey Doubleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
167 lbs
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164 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duey Doubleg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubleg shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Doubleg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doubleg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Doubleg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Doubleg fails with the takedown.
Doubleg looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Bobby Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duey Doubleg.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Doubleg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doubleg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Doubleg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doubleg on the ground.
Doubleg wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Doubleg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doubleg throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Doubleg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doubleg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doubleg trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Duey Doubleg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Doubleg ducks under a wild hook from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a right hand that Doubleg ducks under and follows up with a left that Doubleg also avoids with ease.
Doubleg dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Doubleg's head and hops out.
Doubleg shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doubleg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Doubleg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doubleg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubleg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doubleg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Doubleg shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doubleg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bobby Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Doubleg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Doubleg's head.
Green connects with a right hand. Doubleg shakes it off.
Green shoots for a takedown but Doubleg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubleg.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green is breathing heavily.
Doubleg shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubleg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Doubleg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubleg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doubleg postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doubleg passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doubleg is stalling here. Green is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doubleg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Green has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duey Doubleg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doubleg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Doubleg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doubleg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doubleg off to one side.
Green swings for the body but Doubleg moves out of range.
Bobby Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doubleg.
Doubleg tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Doubleg has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Doubleg as Green shoots in.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Doubleg shows good takedown defense.
Doubleg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doubleg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubleg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Doubleg slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.
Doubleg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Green tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Doubleg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duey Doubleg!
A very excited looking Duey Doubleg 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Valdemes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Valdemes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdemes looks for a takedown but Alonso sprawls well.
Alonso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Alonso.
No luck for Valdemes with that takedown attempt.
Hector Valdemes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alonso throws a looping overhand right but Valdemes ducks down to avoid it.
Alonso has closed the distance and engaged Valdemes in a clinch.
Alonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Valdemes moves out of range.
Alonso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valdemes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alonso.
Valdemes with a poor takedown
and Alonso counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Valdemes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdemes dives in and grabs Alonso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alonso pushes down on Valdemes's head and hops out.
Valdemes avoids a kick to the body.
Pablo Alonso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alonso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alonso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdemes moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdemes shoots in looking for a takedown but Alonso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valdemes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alonso scores with a decent looking hook.
Valdemes with a poor takedown
and Alonso counters with a nice leg kick.
Alonso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valdemes misses with a takedown
and Alonso counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alonso as Valdemes shoots in.
Alonso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valdemes with a poor takedown
enabling Alonso to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdemes fails with the takedown
and Alonso counters by clinching up.
Alonso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdemes misses with a takedown
and Alonso counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdemes dives in and scores a takedown into Alonso's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alonso wants to sweep here but Valdemes controlling him for the moment.
Alonso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdemes is looking for a sweep. Alonso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdemes gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdemes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valdemes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alonso frees his head nicely. Oh but Valdemes has switched to an armbar! Alonso is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hector Valdemes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tai Tuivasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obval Zaboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaboev has chosen Lezginka as his entrance music. Tai Tuivasa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Obval Zaboev's chin.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tai Tuivasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obval Zaboev!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaboev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuivasa.
Tuivasa catches Zaboev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Obval Zaboev has been cut.
Tuivasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaboev.
Tuivasa misses with a hook. Zaboev ducked under it nicely.
Zaboev misses with a few strikes there.
Zaboev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaboev has eaten all the pies!
Zaboev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Tuivasa does no damage.
Tuivasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaboev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuivasa punishes Zaboev's body with a nice straight punch.
Tuivasa lands with a shot to the body.
Zaboev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaboev has Tuivasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaboev slows down the pace here.
Zaboev lands a shoulder strike.
Tuivasa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuivasa is trying to break the clinch but Zaboev has him pressed against the cage.
Zaboev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuivasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaboev lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaboev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Zaboev lands.
Zaboev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuivasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaboev.
Tuivasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuivasa misses with an uppercut.
Tuivasa blocks a jab.
Tuivasa lands a big uppercut and Zaboev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zaboev looks OK. Tuivasa waves Zaboev back to his feet!
Zaboev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Tuivasa ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Zaboev clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tai Tuivasa!
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