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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milton Cason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Coulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milton Cason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Coulson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cason enables Coulson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cason manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cason looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Coulson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coulson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coulson drops back looking for a leg! Cason is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cason manages to kick Coulson off! Coulson jumps back into Cason's guard.
Coulson stays in close to Cason's body and controls the position.
Coulson is pushing down on Cason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cason is fighting to maintain full guard but Coulson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Coulson seems content to control.
Coulson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Coulson has control of Cason's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cason regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Coulson extends the arm and Cason is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Coulson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Kishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Kishida!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shoots in but Kishida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kishida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kishida tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kishida told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Kishida is defending well.
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Kishida defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kishida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Edwards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edwards seems to be working for a kimura but Kishida defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards is thwarting Kishida's attempts to control the position.
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edwards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kishida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edwards is working for an americana but Kishida has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Edwards was thinking about the submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kishida is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kishida tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking for the RNC.
Edwards looking for the choke but no joy.
Edwards has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Kishida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kishida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kishida manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Kishida is having none of it.
Kishida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kishida looking to pass the guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kishida is controlling him.
Kishida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kishida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edwards looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edwards looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edwards!
Edwards swings around for an armbar but Kishida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edwards's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kishida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edwards looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edwards looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edwards!
Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kishida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edwards goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kishida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Edwards but great work by Kishida.
Kishida has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Edwards is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kishida yanks on the arm and Edwards is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kishida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satoshi Kishida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Street Fighting Man - Rage Against the Machine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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273 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Kurt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore thuds a left hand into Kurt's body.
Kurt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Kurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Kurt tries to clinch up
and Moore counters with a right hand that sends Kurt tumbling to the canvas! Can Moore finish him? He dives into Kurt's guard looking to do just that!
It looks like Big Kurt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kurt is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore stays in close to Kurt's body and controls the position.
Kurt wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
Kurt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore won't allow Kurt to get back to his feet.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurt on the ground.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurt gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurt looks winded!
Moore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands a head shot.
That kick from Moore tenderised Kurt's leg. Kurt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Kurt ducks into an uppercut from Moore and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Moore!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kim Moore made sure he mentioned HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Engle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baldomir Zsofka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engle throws a shot to the body.
Zsofka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Joey Engle has been cut.
Baldomir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engle lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engle jabs Zsofka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Engle swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Engle.
Engle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Engle.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Engle is just out of range.
Zsofka throws a body punch but Engle moves out of range.
Engle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zsofka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Engle takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zsofka stalks Engle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Engle's face. Engle staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka closes the distance and clinches.
Engle breaks the clinch.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses.
Engle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
A good leg kick by Engle.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Engle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches.
Zsofka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka rushes Engle and presses him up against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Engle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka scores with a decent looking hook.
Engle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Engle checks it.
Zsofka connects with a solid leg kick.
Engle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Engle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Engle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Engle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zsofka can pounce on him.
Zsofka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Engle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Engle blocks a jab.
Zsofka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Engle lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Engle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Engle is looking to wear down Zsofka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zsofka swings widly with a right hand
and Engle counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Engle counters with a left to the body.
Zsofka looks winded!
Engle lands a nice looking body shot.
Engle ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Engle throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engle throws a good cross that connects.
Engle jabs Zsofka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zsofka throws a hook but Engle blocks it.
Zsofka misses with a kick to the body
and Engle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Engle 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.
We've been informed that Zsofka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zsofka shoots in and drives through. Engle sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zsofka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Engle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Engle. That's going to slow Zsofka down.
Engle throws a good cross that connects.
Engle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zsofka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Engle.
Engle circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zsofka to the canvas! Zsofka doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Engle keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Engle!
Joey Engle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow Deathgrip looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shadow Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Deathgrip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paul on the side of the head.
Ron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul takes the fight into the clinch.
Deathgrip managing to block the knees to the body from Paul.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Deathgrip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paul tries to land knees in the clinch but Deathgrip avoids the damage to the body.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Paul manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paul lands a knee to the body.
Deathgrip blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deathgrip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short left from Paul.
Deathgrip tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul prevents it.
Deathgrip takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deathgrip's brow.
Paul is pressed up against the cage. Deathgrip has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul down to the mat. Paul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul tries for a takedown but Deathgrip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paul clinches.
Deathgrip tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paul.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Deathgrip tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paul lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paul obliges.
Deathgrip is breathing heavily.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deathgrip works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathgrip is one step ahead there.
Paul is looking for a triangle but Deathgrip pushes his legs off easily.
Paul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paul wants to stand but Deathgrip is controlling the position.
Deathgrip won't allow Paul to sweep him here.
Deathgrip won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deathgrip is aware though and is defending well.
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul controls Deathgrip momentarily but Deathgrip frees himself.
Deathgrip won't allow Paul to sweep him here.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deathgrip drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to move to mount but Deathgrip blocks the move with his legs.
Deathgrip tries to improve position but can't.
Deathgrip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deathgrip is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deathgrip does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Paul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deathgrip darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Deathgrip into the cage.
Deathgrip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paul stalling the fight.
Deathgrip tries to circle away but Paul has him pinned against the cage.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but Deathgrip blocks with his arms.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deathgrip avoids it.
Paul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deathgrip tries to break free but Paul pushes him back against the cage.
Paul lands a good knee to the midsection. Deathgrip won't want to take too many of those.
Paul tries to throw a body punch but Deathgrip avoids it by throwing Paul back against the cage.
Paul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deathgrip is keeping busy.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deathgrip avoids it.
Deathgrip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deathgrip's defenses.
Deathgrip has Paul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deathgrip is defending well for now.
Paul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deathgrip regains guard.
Paul cracks Deathgrip with a solid left hand.
Deathgrip wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathgrip is retaining full guard.
Deathgrip will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deathgrip's guard.
Deathgrip is looking to escape.
Deathgrip has a hand on Paul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Paul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is looking to work his way around to Deathgrip's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paul is landing with some decent strikes but Deathgrip is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathgrip is looking to get to half guard.
Paul wants to control the pace but Deathgrip is squirming around nicely.
Paul wants to take his opponent's back but Deathgrip doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to take his opponent's back but Deathgrip turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Paul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deathgrip has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paul looking for a guillotine from mount but Deathgrip is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking to finish Deathgrip with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deathgrip!
Paul wants to take his opponent's back but instead Deathgrip manages to regain half guard.
Paul is nestled in close to Deathgrip, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deathgrip is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ron Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip gets back to half guard.
Paul trying to pass the guard but Deathgrip defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paul shoots in and gets a takedown into Deathgrip's guard.
Deathgrip keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Deathgrip pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage.
Deathgrip trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathgrip is keeping the position for now.
Paul is looking to advance position but Deathgrip has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip working Paul over with strikes here.
Paul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paul tries to hold on but Deathgrip postures up.
Paul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paul gets full guard.
Paul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deathgrip manages to get himself to full guard.
Deathgrip wants to get back to his feet but Paul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deathgrip is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deathgrip has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul is looking to stand up but Deathgrip isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul has his foot on Deathgrip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deathgrip works his way back into a safe position though.
Deathgrip lands a couple of elbows.
Deathgrip forces his way into half guard.
Paul moves into full guard.
Paul looking for a guillotine here but Deathgrip defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Deathgrip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deathgrip throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deathgrip stacks Paul on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deathgrip!
Paul tries to buck Deathgrip off but Deathgrip is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shadow Deathgrip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Deathgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paul 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Paul!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harald Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Shaggy - Feel The Rush blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson. No joy for James on that attempt.
Andersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Andersson swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harald Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped James's head back.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson which made him look bad.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James wants to land a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersson to the mat! Andersson manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andersson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andersson has escaped and now he's on top!
Andersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James has his foot on Andersson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andersson works his way back into a safe position though.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andersson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James looking for subs off his back but Andersson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Andersson wants to stand up but James is controlling the position.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andersson escapes and gets back to his feet.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harald Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
James drops his hands momentarily and Andersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson checks a low kick from James.
Frank James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Andersson avoids the head kick by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Andersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James tries for a takedown but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersson is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from James does no damage.
James throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Andersson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andersson clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andersson is defending well.
Harald Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James is trying to push Andersson away but Andersson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersson lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andersson drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Andersson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
James is rocked!
Andersson cracks James with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Andersson!
A relieved looking Harald Andersson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Blunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem- Cold Wind Blows. Hector Ross has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Blunder!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunder misses with a head kick.
Ross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blunder lands with a nice body punch.
Blunder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blunder defends well and Ross ends up having to push Blunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blunder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blunder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ross.
Blunder manages to break the clinch.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - Blunder circles away.
Blunder lands the left hand.
We've been informed that Blunder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blunder keeps the fight on the outside.
Blunder misses with a head kick.
Ross tries to sprawl but Blunder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ross is controlling Blunder's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross trying to hold on to Blunder's head to control him but Blunder postures up.
Blunder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ross wants to control but Blunder is having none of it.
Ross regains half guard.
Blunder prevents Ross from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is staying active underneath Blunder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ross wants to control but Blunder is keeping busy.
Ross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ross has control of Blunder's left arm, preventing Blunder from doing any damage.
Blunder tries to stand but Ross is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Blunder from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harry Blunder.
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Ross has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ross is trying to drag Blunder to the mat but Blunder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Blunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blunder gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Blunder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ross is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blunder is defending well.
Blunder jumps into guard, dragging Ross to the mat.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Blunder.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blunder holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blunder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blunder looking to control.
Blunder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ross presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ross looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Blunder pulls Ross into guard.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Blunder.
Blunder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross is in close to Blunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Blunder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blunder stuffs the takedown.
Blunder clinches with his opponent.
Blunder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ross is trying to keep an underhook but Blunder manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Blunder tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ross.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Blunder has control of the leg.
Ross wants to control but Blunder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ross makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ross.
Blunder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross has his hands on Blunder's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blunder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ross wants to get back to full guard.
Ross keeping hold of Blunder's head, controlling as best he can.
Ross tries to roll over but Blunder keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ross tries to roll over but Blunder keeps him under control.
Ross tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ross sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ross trying to hold on to Blunder's head to control him but Blunder postures up.
Blunder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ross controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ross gets back to full guard.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blunder is one step ahead there.
Ross pulls Blunder in close to prevent any damage.
Blunder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ross is looking to sweep but instead, Blunder has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking to improve his position.
Blunder is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Blunder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ross works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Blunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ross pulls Blunder in close to his closed guard and prevents Blunder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blunder passes Ross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Ross will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blunder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ross on his heels. He'll look to pass Ross's guard now, I'm sure.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blunder's guard.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blunder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blunder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ross, into his guard.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross is pulling down on Blunder's head to control his posture.
Hector Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunder is looking to stand up but Ross won't let him.
Ross trying to control the position here.
Blunder stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
Ross is working an open guard so Blunder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hector Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunder thuds his shin into the meat of Ross's side.
Blunder looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Blunder moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Blunder scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Hector Ross has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blunder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ross shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ross was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blunder is trying to control Ross's posture but Ross avoids it.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blunder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ross misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ross working the ground and pound but Blunder is defending the strikes.
Blunder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ross throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ross throwing shots but Blunder is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ross there.
Ross misses with a head shot. Blunder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ross prevents Blunder from getting back to his feet.
Blunder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross is pushing down on Blunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Ross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blunder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
Blunder moves into full guard.
Ross landing some decent shots from guard.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross looking to pass the guard.
Ross is working hard here to advance position.
Blunder wants to stand but Ross is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ross postures up in Blunder's guard and throws a big left but Blunder blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Ross!
Hector Ross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minowa Fujiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Chepurnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrey Chepurnov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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29
269 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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19
248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minowa Fujiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Chepurnov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiati closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chepurnov to the mat! Chepurnov manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chepurnov keeping full guard, as Fujiati tries to pass.
Fujiati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chepurnov managing to control the position.
Chepurnov is trying to keep Fujiati in close.
Fujiati scoring with some ground and pound.
Chepurnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fujiati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chepurnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrey Chepurnov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fujiati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov tries to work over Fujiati's front leg with a kick but Fujiati checks it.
Chepurnov throws a jab when Fujiati was well out of range.
Fujiati blocks a jab.
Fujiati slips a jab from Chepurnov.
Fujiati will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fujiati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chepurnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujiati somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minowa Fujiati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chepurnov loads up on a big right hand but Fujiati slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chepurnov. No joy for Fujiati on that attempt.
Chepurnov lands the left hand.
Fujiati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chepurnov as he jumps to the side.
Fujiati shoots for a double leg takedown but Chepurnov sprawls well. He's pushed Fujiati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujiati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chepurnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chepurnov.
Chepurnov's coach down at High Voltage Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chepurnov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fujiati misses with a knee strike.
Fujiati lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Andrey Chepurnov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati tries for a takedown but Chepurnov manages to get underhooks.
Chepurnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujiati misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chepurnov as Fujiati tries to tie him up.
Chepurnov is leaning against Fujiati and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fujiati blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chepurnov.
Chepurnov scores with a shot to the side of Fujiati's head.
Fujiati taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chepurnov.
Chepurnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiati is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fujiati is stalling here.
Fujiati has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chepurnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chepurnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chepurnov fails to land.
Chepurnov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chepurnov is controlling the pace.
Chepurnov prevents Fujiati from improving his position.
Fujiati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chepurnov pulls his head out easily.
Fujiati wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujiati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chepurnov pulls his head out easily.
Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chepurnov is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Chepurnov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Chepurnov's cut.
That's time! Fujiati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fujiati shoots in for a double leg but Chepurnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chepurnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiati shoots and misses
and Chepurnov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chepurnov.
Fujiati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chepurnov is aware though and is defending well.
Chepurnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chepurnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chepurnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chepurnov connects with a couple of short punches.
Chepurnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chepurnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chepurnov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrey Chepurnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chepurnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chepurnov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fujiati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fujiati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chepurnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chepurnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chepurnov connects with a couple of short punches.
Chepurnov is in close to Fujiati's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chepurnov preventing the sweep.
Fujiati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chepurnov defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiati looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiati, not yet.
Chepurnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chepurnov works over Fujiati with some ground and pound from guard.
Chepurnov passes into half guard.
Fujiati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chepurnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chepurnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Chepurnov.
Chepurnov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chepurnov moves nicely into side control.
Chepurnov working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiati is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chepurnov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fujiati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chepurnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujiati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fujiati wants to improve his position but Chepurnov is controlling well.
Chepurnov controlling the action here.
Fujiati gets full guard.
Fujiati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chepurnov passes Fujiati's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chepurnov is looking to take a break and control but Fujiati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiati gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chepurnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chepurnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chepurnov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chepurnov trying to control but Fujiati is working from the bottom.
Fujiati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fujiati working for a triangle but Chepurnov defends it easily.
Chepurnov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chepurnov stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiati.
Chepurnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Chepurnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Chepurnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chepurnov throws a looping overhand right but Fujiati ducks down to avoid it.
Chepurnov throws a leg kick
and Fujiati counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fujiati wants to work for an arm triangle but Chepurnov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fujiati is thwarting Chepurnov's attempts to control the position.
Chepurnov taking some punishment here, with Fujiati in his half guard.
Chepurnov trying to control here.
Chepurnov is looking for a sweep. Fujiati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiati is trying to work for a kimura but Chepurnov is defending well.
Fujiati lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chepurnov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fujiati has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chepurnov is looking to get to half guard.
Fujiati trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fujiati with the ground and pound from mount.
Chepurnov is squirming around, avoiding Fujiati's attempts to control the action.
Chepurnov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minowa Fujiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati unloads with some shots from mount but Chepurnov bucks and avoids them well.
Fujiati throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chepurnov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chepurnov keeps trying to improve his position.
Fujiati scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chepurnov wants to hold on but Fujiati pushes him away.
Fujiati lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chepurnov is rocked!
Chepurnov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fujiati's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minowa Fujiati!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Brunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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137 lbs
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33
143 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Brunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunner.
Sims has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brunner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunner.
Brunner throws a looping overhand right but Sims ducks down to avoid it.
Sims lands with a shot to the body.
Brunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunner takes a swing at Sims's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Brunner is predictable there
and Sims cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brunner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Brunner misses with a leg kick
and Sims connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sims lands a body shot.
Brunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sims scores with a jab to the head.
Brunner tries to bum rush Sims with a series of wild strikes but Sims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sims.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunner. Sims does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims scores with a leg kick.
Sims lands with a hook. Brunner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunner misses with a body shot.
Sims slips a jab from Brunner.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Brunner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Brunner or perhaps it was just good defense by Sims which made him look bad.
Brunner throws a right hand that misses
and Sims makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sims pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sims moves into the clinch.
Sims throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sims lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunner lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sims misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
Brunner takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Sims.
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mike Brunner has been cut.
Sims slows down the pace here.
Brunner is trying to force a seperation but Sims has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Sims.
Sims tries to stall but Brunner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brunner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sims is trying to keep an underhook but Brunner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brunner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sims is just riding it out for now. Brunner eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sims is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunner pulls his head out easily.
Sims wants to improve his position but Brunner is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sims sees it coming and defends easily.
Sims throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brunner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brunner is working for a submission of some sort.
Brunner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sims has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Sims is trying to keep Brunner in close.
Brunner tries to free his leg and advance position but Sims is retaining full guard.
Brunner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brunner postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sims looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Sims dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Brunner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Brunner does no damage.
Brunner throws a body punch but Sims moves out of range.
Brunner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sims on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Sims.
Brunner throws a right and a left that Sims avoids nicely.
Sims's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sims duly obliges.
Brunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sims.
Brunner wants to slow Sims down by chopping away at his legs.
Sims tests Brunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunner throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
Brunner looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brunner.
A good leg kick by Sims.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sims's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunner under the eye.
Brunner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sims throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brunner walks into a jab.
Sims looks to throw the jab but Brunner is out of range.
Brunner misses with a two punch combination.
Brunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sims moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sims slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
William Sims seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Sims uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunner.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Brunner's shoulder, as Brunner tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Brunner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sims connects with a body shot.
Sims throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunner counters with a three punch combo that has Sims backing up. Sims nods at Brunner to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims lands with a shot to the body.
Sims's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunner under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sims, as that shot connected.
Sims slips under a jab from Brunner.
Brunner misses with a double jab.
Brunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sims moves away.
Brunner misses with an uppercut. Sims saw that one coming.
Sims scores with a shot to the body.
Sims paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Sims misses.
Brunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sims scores with a body shot.
Brunner misses with a body shot.
Sims moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sims.
Brunner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sims defends well and Brunner ends up having to push Sims into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sims controlling the action here for a moment.
Sims is trying to maintain a safe position but Brunner gets an underhook and turns Sims into the cage.
Sims landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sims lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Brunner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunner manages to avoid it.
Brunner dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Brunner's head and hops out.
Mike Brunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunner throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims cracks a nice hook into Brunner's ribs.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Brunner's shoulder, as Brunner tries to avoid the shot.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims throws a hook but Brunner avoids it easily.
Brunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sims.
Sims tests Brunner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunner takes one to the chin there.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Brunner.
Nice takedown defense from Sims. No joy for Brunner on that attempt.
Sims throws a looping overhand right but Brunner ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sims throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sims buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Brunner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sims closes the distance and clinches.
Brunner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sims after a bit of a struggle.
Brunner wants a takedown.
Sims lands an elbow that stopped Brunner in his tracks for a moment.
Sims lands a nice knee to the body.
Sims lands a nice elbow.
Sims unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sims lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunner.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sims.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Sims.
A short uppercut from Sims.
Sims lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sims - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sims throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Brunner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunner is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brunner's brow.
Sims looking to throw knees to the head but Brunner is blocking nicely.
Sims avoiding damage.
Sims receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brunner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sims after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Brunner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brunner looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Sims.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sims gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sims misses with some punches.
Brunner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sims avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brunner blocks the elbow strike.
Brunner tries for a takedown but Sims manages to get underhooks.
Sims lands an elbow inside that Brunner shrugs off.
Sims lands an elbow just above Brunner 's eye.
Mike Brunner's cut is getting worse.
Sims misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunner.
Brunner has had enough of the clinch but Sims keeps him there for the moment.
Sims taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brunner wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sims throws an elbow that misses.
Brunner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sims fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brunner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sims cracks Brunner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Sims. That snapped Brunner's head back.
Brunner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sims connects with a right hand. Brunner shakes it off.
Brunner is rocked!
Brunner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sims connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunner scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Brunner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims cracks Brunner with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brunner tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sims pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brunner is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Sims!
During a confident post fight interview, William Sims thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Your'e The Best Around. Bonney is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by public enemy number 1. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonney.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney misses with a wild combination.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
Bonney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonney digs a good body shot into Miyagi's ribs.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonney doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Bonney checks it
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Bonney tries to clinch but Miyagi moves out of range.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Miyagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonney fails to land the takedown.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bonney blocks a leg kick.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miyagi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Bonney moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Bonney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miyagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonney is out of range and Miyagi settles back down.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyagi.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney scores with a one two! Miyagi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bonney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bonney stalks Miyagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miyagi's face. Miyagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Miyagi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonney blocks a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
Miyagi thumps Bonney with a low kick.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miyagi as he jumps to the side.
Bonney punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Bonney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Bonney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miyagi rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonney.
Bonney lands a really nice looking cross but Miyagi seems unphased.
Bonney wants to clinch but Miyagi slips to the side
and Miyagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonney thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonney is rocked!
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonney is still on wobbly legs! Can Miyagi finish him?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonney seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonney has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
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 Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Bonney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyagi sprawls well initially but Bonney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miyagi kicks off Bonney and gets to his feet.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miyagi.
Both fighters circling a little - Miyagi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyagi.
Bonney looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonney avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonney misses the target.
Kesuke Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
William Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi lands a big head kick that sends Bonney tumbling to the mat! Miyagi takes a step backwards and waves Bonney back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like William Bonney has been cut.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miyagi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miyagi pushes Bonney away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonney gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miyagi sneaks out the side door and pushes Bonney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kesuke Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonney is defended easily by Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi throws a front kick aimed at Bonney's knee but Bonney avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a chopping leg kick but Bonney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonney jabs Miyagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Bonney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Bonney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
Bonney tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miyagi - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miyagi. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bonney looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Bonney looks for the body kick but Miyagi saw that one coming.
Miyagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyagi misses with a low kick as Bonney jumps back.
Bonney moves in looking to clinch but Miyagi pushes him off.
Bonney checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Bonney looking to score a takedown here. Miyagi is defending well but Bonney drives through and ends up in Miyagi's guard.
Bonney lands a couple of elbows.
Bonney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonney is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyagi has wrist control.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet but Bonney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miyagi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miyagi avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Bonney tries to land a leg kick but Miyagi saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Bonney misses.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miyagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi delivers a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Miyagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Bonney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonney shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonney 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.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonney's sensitive parts.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyagi checks a leg kick nicely.
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonney will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonney has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miyagi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi slips a jab and a cross from Bonney.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Bonney misses with a takedown attempt - Miyagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Bonney.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miyagi. That's going to slow Bonney down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on William Bonney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
Bonney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bonney connects with a single shot there.
Miyagi throws a front kick aimed at Bonney's knee but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonney's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyagi misses with a kick to the body.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Bonney takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses.
Bonney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyagi defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that misses.
Miyagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miyagi slips a jab from Bonney.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
William Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonney.
Bonney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyagi's waist but Miyagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonney off to one side.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyagi.
Bonney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyagi circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miyagi - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miyagi. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonney fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
Miyagi leaves Bonney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
Miyagi tries to sprawl but Bonney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miyagi is trying to stand back up but Bonney is controlling him
Bonney thows a huge punch but Miyagi dodges it nicely.
Bonney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet.
Bonney is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi has one foot on Bonney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Bonney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Bonney blocks the low kick.
Bonney darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Bonney into the cage.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kesuke Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Bonney's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Miyagi.
Bonney moves out of range of the leg kick from Miyagi.
Bonney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyagi's waist but Miyagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonney off to one side.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Miyagi leaves Bonney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonney thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi wants to land a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Bonney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonney swinging wildly here.
Miyagi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonney.
Bonney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonney shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls well. He's pushed Bonney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miyagi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miyagi scores with a push kick.
Miyagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miyagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Miyagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonney darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Bonney into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonney throws a solid leg kick but Miyagi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonney.
Bonney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miyagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonney thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miyagi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Bonney throws an overhand right that lands on Miyagi's shoulder, as Miyagi tries to avoid the shot.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyagi thumps Bonney with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miyagi.
Bonney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown.
Miyagi is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
Bonney fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Miyagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Bonney shoots for a takedown but Miyagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyagi.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kesuke Miyagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyagi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
Kesuke Miyagi retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Kesuke Miyagi, 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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