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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fed (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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240 lbs
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275 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Fed!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong darts in and clinches Fed up against the cage.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fed trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Fed's coach down at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fed taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Roman Fed has been cut.
Armstrong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Armstrong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Armstrong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fed keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to move to mount but Fed blocks the move with his legs.
Fed regains half guard there - taking advantage of Armstrong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Fed is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fed.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fed being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eddie Armstrong wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fed throws a good cross that connects.
Fed leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fed lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Fed had a free shot at his head there.
Roman Fed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fed swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Fed sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fed lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fed, right into the meat.
Armstrong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fed counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Fed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fed connects with an inside leg kick.
Fed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Armstrong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fed.
Roman Fed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Eddie Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Fed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Armstrong's hands.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Fed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fed lunges at Armstrong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Armstrong's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armstrong showed some decent athleticism there.
Fed tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
Fed is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to control but Fed is keeping him busy.
Armstrong tries to pass to full mount but Fed defends it.
Armstrong moves into full mount! Fed won't be happy about that!
Fed is trying desperately to improve position.
Armstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fed is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Armstrong controlling the position easily from mount.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Armstrong tries to control but Fed wriggling away.
Armstrong controlling the position easily from mount.
Armstrong tries to control but Fed wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to finish with strikes here!
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots and Fed has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Armstrong controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Fed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fed digs a good hook to Armstrong's body.
Fed stuffs the takedown.
Fed lands with a nice combination. Armstrong backs away looking to recover.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Fed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Fed ducks under and follows up with a left that Fed also avoids with ease.
Fed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Armstrong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armstrong clinches.
Fed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bit of stalling here from Fed.
Fed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fed looking to stall.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Fed controls the action.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armstrong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fed trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong pushes Fed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fed.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fed trying to control the position but instead, Armstrong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fed into the cage.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Fed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Fed blocks it.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Fed controls his hands.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Armstrong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is stalling here. Fed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Armstrong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Fed keeps moving and retains side control.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fed trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fed moves into full mount!
Fed pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fed controlling the pace for now.
Armstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman Fed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to control but Fed is having none of it.
Armstrong's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Fed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong wants to control but Fed is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Fed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armstrong is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
Eddie Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!
After winning the bout, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. The key to victory for Katurian Tupolski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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171 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Maverick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tupolski is able to avoid easily.
Maverick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maverick ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupolski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maverick missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with an elbow strike.
Maverick wants to break free but Tupolski has control.
Tupolski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maverick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Maverick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maverick is trying to push Tupolski away but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tupolski presses Maverick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Tupolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage.
Maverick is working for takedown but Tupolski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick is looking for a takedown.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Maverick wants the takedown. Tupolski is fighting it off but Maverick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tupolski's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maverick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maverick.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maverick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick lands a couple of digs.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maverick.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Maverick isn't so interested in that idea.
Maverick stands up from Tupolski's guard - Maverick perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maverick throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maverick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maverick is defended easily by Tupolski.
Dan Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
Maverick is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Maverick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupolski.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick blocking some punches.
Tupolski pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maverick fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Tupolski.
Tupolski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Tupolski feints a jab promting Maverick to slip. Tupolski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maverick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maverick throws a leg kick
and Tupolski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Maverick is looking to score with low kicks.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski tries a low kick but Maverick avoids it.
Tupolski misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Tupolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maverick goes for a double leg but Tupolski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tupolski continues to drive forward.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski has Maverick pressed against the cage, preventing Maverick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maverick wants to get back to striking at distance but Tupolski won't allow it.
Tupolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupolski is defending well.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Tupolski.
Maverick scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Tupolski.
Maverick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Maverick pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tupolski lands with a left to the head.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Maverick avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tupolski managing to block the knees to the body from Maverick.
Tupolski cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maverick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tupolski's brow.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maverick avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maverick blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maverick digs a right hand underneath Tupolski's ribcage. Tupolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tupolski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tupolski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maverick misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Dan Maverick's cut even more.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maverick takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch but Tupolski keeps him there for the moment.
Tupolski is working Maverick over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick wants to break free but Tupolski has control.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tupolski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maverick's efforts to push away.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tupolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maverick's face.
The cut above Dan Maverick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tupolski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maverick blocks it with crossed arms.
Tupolski blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
Maverick wants to break free but Tupolski has control.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maverick.
Tupolski lands an elbow that stopped Maverick in his tracks for a moment.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maverick tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Tupolski lands an uppercut.
Maverick trying to land knees to the body.
Maverick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupolski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maverick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.
Tupolski dodges an elbow strike from Maverick.
Maverick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maverick tries to land a knee to the head but Tupolski blocks with his arms.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Maverick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupolski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
During a confident post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bwang Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor. Syatt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tony Bennett - I wanna be around. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bwang Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syatt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Syatt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson keeping hold of Syatt's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson trying to hold on to Syatt's head to control him but Syatt postures up.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Titan Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syatt on the ground.
Syatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Syatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syatt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is staying active underneath Syatt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson trying to hold on to Syatt's head to control him but Syatt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Syatt working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Syatt.
Jackson trying to control here.
Syatt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Syatt is keeping busy.
Syatt is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Syatt wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syatt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Syatt prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Syatt is controlling the pace.
Syatt is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Syatt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Syatt fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syatt dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Syatt's head and hops out.
Jackson tries to work over Syatt's front leg with a kick but Syatt checks it.
Syatt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bwang Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Syatt.
Syatt has his takedown stuffed
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Syatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Lee Syatt has been cut.
Syatt shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson cracks Syatt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Syatt to stand back up!
Syatt is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Syatt's jaw. Syatt's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jackson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bwang Jackson!
Our winner, Bwang Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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261 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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240 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ihejirika swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akesson shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ihejirika.
Akesson pushes Ihejirika off looking to stand but Ihejirika dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ihejirika is working for a submission of some sort.
Ihejirika thows a huge punch but Akesson dodges it nicely.
Ihejirika is pressing down on Akesson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akesson is holding on for now.
Ihejirika throwing shots but Akesson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika prevents Akesson from standing back up.
Akesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ihejirika pulls his head out easily.
Ihejirika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akesson is just riding it out for now. Ihejirika eventually gives up the hold.
Ihejirika thows a huge punch but Akesson dodges it nicely.
Akesson tries to kick Ihejirika off but Ihejirika keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akesson manages to get to full guard.
Ihejirika advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet.
Akesson taking some punishment here, with Ihejirika in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akesson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ihejirika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ihejirika content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akesson trying to control but Ihejirika postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson wants to stand back up but Ihejirika manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Akesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akesson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ihejirika is staying active.
Akesson is looking to regain half guard here but Ihejirika keeps moving and retains side control.
Akesson manages to get back to half guard.
Akesson is trying to stand back up but Ihejirika is controlling him
Ihejirika lands strikes from half guard.
Ihejirika trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet.
Ihejirika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akesson defends it well.
Ihejirika wants to work for an arm triangle but Akesson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akesson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ihejirika stops Akesson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihejirika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akesson 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.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akesson throws a hook but Ihejirika blocks it.
Akesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ihejirika is fending him off so far but Akesson persists. Nope, Ihejirika circles away and we're back to standing.
Akesson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akesson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akesson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ihejirika throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ihejirika avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akesson.
Ihejirika moves into full guard.
Ihejirika looking for a sweep. Not yet Ihejirika, not yet.
Akesson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ihejirika works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ihejirika trying to control the position.
Akesson is fighting to break Ihejirika's control of his arms but Ihejirika is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tatenda Ihejirika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ihejirika working for a triangle but Akesson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ihejirika is adopting a defensive guard.
Ihejirika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson wants to pass the guard but Ihejirika is keeping the position.
Akesson distracts Ihejirika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ihejirika 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akesson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Akesson throws an elbow that misses. Ihejirika uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akesson's guard. Nice move by Ihejirika!
Ihejirika lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Ihejirika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akesson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akesson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akesson!
Ihejirika regains half guard.
Ihejirika is trying to get back to full guard.
Ihejirika gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson tries to stand but Ihejirika is controlling from the bottom.
Akesson won't allow Ihejirika to sweep him here.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson postures up in Ihejirika's guard and throws a big left but Ihejirika blocks it.
Ihejirika looking to control.
Akesson tries to stand but Ihejirika is controlling from the bottom.
Akesson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position but Akesson postures up.
Ihejirika is pulling down on Akesson's head to control his posture.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tatenda Ihejirika wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ihejirika shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akesson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ihejirika is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akesson struggling a bit here.
Ihejirika happy to just control the position for now.
Akesson dodges the ground and pound from Ihejirika.
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.
Ihejirika misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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 Tatenda Ihejirika 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. And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Ihejirika misses its intended target.
Akesson cracks Ihejirika with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akesson throws out the jab.
Ihejirika throws a nice looking combination but Akesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ihejirika slips a straight right by Akesson.
Ihejirika swings for the body but Akesson moves out of range.
Ihejirika lands a jab-cross combination.
Akesson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akesson misses with a body shot.
Akesson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akesson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ihejirika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ihejirika with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akesson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ihejirika is rocked!
Akesson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Akesson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ihejirika stumbles back but Akesson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ihejirika to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ihejirika will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmie Akesson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camel Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Diaz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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25
178 lbs
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180 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camel Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Monkey prevents it.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is rocked!
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Monkey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Monkey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Monkey unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Diaz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Monkey celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camel Monkey!
Our winner, Camel Monkey, 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.
Diego Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Eu amo este esporte e eu nunca vou parar até que eu estou morto, então eu estarei de volta novamente. (I love this sport & I will never stop until I'm dead so I will be back again)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen All Shall Perish - Wage Slaves as his entrance music. Jack Savage has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23
192 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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22
202 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Savage!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a head kick that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Savage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakoullis scores with a hook to the body. Savage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakoullis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakoullis circles away.
Kakoullis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Savage tries to clinch
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage is rocked!
Kakoullis feints a jab and as Savage dips his head, Kakoullis unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Savage right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Savage falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kakoullis smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sotiris Kakoullis!
A victorious Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe comes to the cage accompanied by It's On!. Andrew Clark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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147 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Clark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lesnoe scores with a nice right hand.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lesnoe. That one must have hurt.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Lesnoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clark's sensitive parts.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lesnoe.
Clark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lesnoe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnoe throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Clark jabs at Lesnoe's body.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Lesnoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnoe scores with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark tries to clinch up but Lesnoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrew Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Clark throws a chopping leg kick but Lesnoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnoe scores with a leg kick.
Clark throws a right and a left that Lesnoe avoids nicely.
Lesnoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Clark tries to clinch but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Clark.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark moves out of range as Lesnoe throws a body kick.
Clark swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Clark misses
and Lesnoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Clark throws a head kick but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body kick.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Clark throws a body kick.
Lesnoe catches Clark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lesnoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnoe stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Lesnoe blocks it.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Lesnoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnoe lands a body shot.
Clark with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lesnoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark looks winded!
Lesnoe managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
A short right from Lesnoe on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lesnoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Lesnoe blocks it.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnoe is defending well for now.
Lesnoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lesnoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Lesnoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnoe slips under a jab from Clark.
Lesnoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark tries to move into range but Lesnoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark delivers a nice body kick.
Clark throws a hook but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Lesnoe. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lesnoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Lesnoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesnoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark misses with a hook to the body
letting Lesnoe counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Lesnoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe connects with a single shot there.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lesnoe. Beautiful body shot.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark wants to clinch up but Lesnoe keeps it at a distance.
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!
Lesnoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
Clark is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Lesnoe cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body punch.
Clark misses with a low kick as Lesnoe jumps back.
Lesnoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lesnoe jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a jab to the head.
Clark is rocked!
Clark throws a head kick but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Lesnoe finish him?
Clark misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe scores with a hook.
Clark wants to clinch but Lesnoe slips to the side
and Lesnoe counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark keeping full guard, as Lesnoe tries to pass.
Lesnoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark looking to control.
Lesnoe trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnoe throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Lesnoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Lesnoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark is trying to keep Lesnoe in close.
Lesnoe content to stall in guard here.
Lesnoe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face as Lesnoe controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnoe working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clark to see if he's OK.
Lesnoe slows the pace down.
Lesnoe throws a strike aimed at the side of Clark's head but Clark avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnoe's shoulder, as Lesnoe tries to avoid the shot.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnoe.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark moves out of range as Lesnoe throws a body kick.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body punch.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark throws a hook but Lesnoe blocks it.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe avoids the head kick by Clark.
Lesnoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lesnoe lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Clark misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrew Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Lesnoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnoe is pushing down on Clark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clark is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesnoe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lesnoe trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Lesnoe not doing much here.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnoe is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clark tries to roll over but Lesnoe keeps him under control.
Clark looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnoe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe looking to pass the guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Lesnoe from controlling successfully.
Clark wants to sweep here but Lesnoe controlling him for the moment.
Lesnoe content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Uebishe Lesnoe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lesnoe avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Clark misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
A very excited looking Uebishe Lesnoe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Silver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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141 lbs
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Godin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godin fails with the takedown.
Godin slips under a jab.
Godin wants to land a leg kick but Silver is out of range.
Godin throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Godin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Godin moved out of range.
Godin misses with a low kick.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
Godin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver wants to improve his position but Godin is controlling well.
Godin wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
Godin moves nicely into side control.
Silver struggling a bit here.
Godin cracks Silver with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Godin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silver's coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Silver is not content to let Godin control the position.
Silver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silver wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Godin wants to control for a moment but Silver uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godin wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godin.
Godin trying to advance position but Silver counters by regaining guard.
Godin throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Godin from controlling successfully.
Godin tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard.
Godin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin has gone for a leg lock! Silver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Godin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godin working for a triangle but Silver defends it easily.
Godin 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Godin 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.
Godin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Godin tries a head kick but it misses.
Godin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Godin's shoulder, as Godin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Godin misses.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.
Godin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godin scores with a nice body kick.
Silver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Godin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Godin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Godin looking to sit in guard and control but Silver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Godin looking for subs off his back but Silver has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin tries to get to full guard but Silver has control of the leg.
Godin is refusing to be controlled, as Silver sits in half guard.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Godin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver prevents Godin from improving his position.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godin on the ground.
Godin manages to get to full guard.
Silver preventing the sweep.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Godin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silver manages to get himself to full guard.
Silver keeping full guard, as Godin tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silver dives on top into guard.
Godin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silver is one step ahead there.
Godin has his feet on Silver's thighs here. He's pushed Silver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Godin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapo Ik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Söderlund's entrance music is Gunther - Ding Ding Dong Song. A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Söderlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Ik!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Söderlund walks into a jab.
Söderlund throws a low kick but Ik avoids it.
Ik fails with a takedown attempt.
Söderlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ik is able to avoid easily.
Ik misses with a left hand
and Söderlund counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ik checks a low kick from Söderlund.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Söderlund as Ik shoots in.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut. Ik saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Söderlund's knee momentarily.
Ik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Söderlund's waist but Söderlund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ik off to one side.
Mats Söderlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aapo Ik.
Söderlund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Söderlund thows a body shot but no joy.
Ik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Aapo Ik has been cut.
Ik shoots in for a takedown but Söderlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ik throws out a leg kick but Söderlund moves out of range and Ik only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Söderlund misses with a straight left.
Ik ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
Ik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Söderlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Söderlund tries to get to full guard but Ik has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Söderlund is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ik is looking for a kimura here.
Söderlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Söderlund wants to get back to full guard.
Ik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Söderlund makes his way to full guard, as Ik worked for a kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Söderlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ik throwing strikes but missing.
Ik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Söderlund has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Söderlund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aapo Ik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapo Ik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Söderlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ik scrambles back to his feet.
Ik checks a low kick from Söderlund.
Donk. Ik catches Söderlund right on the button with a cross.
Ik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Söderlund is trying to defend but Ik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ik seems to be looking for submissions.
Söderlund is looking for a sweep. Ik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ik trying to control the action but Söderlund is working from the bottom.
Ik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Söderlund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Söderlund wants to control but Ik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Söderlund is just riding it out for now. Ik eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Söderlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Söderlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ik trying to control the position from guard on top but Söderlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ik being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Söderlund throws a leg kick
and Ik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Ik.
Mats Söderlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Söderlund throws an overhand right that lands on Ik's shoulder, as Ik tries to avoid the shot.
Ik looks to score with a jab to the body but Söderlund is just out of range.
No joy there for Söderlund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ik misses.
Söderlund connects with a crisp jab.
Ik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Söderlund wants to control but Ik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ik is looking to take a break and control but Söderlund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ik throws a strike but Söderlund avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ik wants to control from the top but Söderlund keeps moving.
Aapo Ik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ik connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Söderlund's head.
Ik throwing strikes from guard but Söderlund blocks nicely.
Ik 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Söderlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Ik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aapo Ik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Söderlund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Söderlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ik lands with a right hand.
Ik connects with a right hand. Söderlund shakes it off.
Söderlund connects with a leg kick. Ik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. Ik moves away and avoids it.
Söderlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Söderlund counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Söderlund slaps away a takedown attempt from Ik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ik shoots for a takedown but Söderlund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Söderlund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Söderlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Ik counters with a nice uppercut.
Söderlund misses with a wild body shot.
Ik shoots for a double leg takedown but Söderlund sprawls well. He's pushed Ik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Söderlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aapo Ik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ik fails with a takedown attempt.
Ik avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but Ik is out of range.
Ik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ik is defended easily by Söderlund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Söderlund keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Ik.
Söderlund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ik throws a big elbow that misses.
Söderlund throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Söderlund is keeping the position for now.
Ik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Ik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Ik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass. Ola John has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola John!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
John defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez pulls guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Sanchez working for a triangle but John defends it easily.
John will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but John pushes his legs off easily.
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
John advances position into side control!
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
John scoring with punches from side control.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but John wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez tries to bench press John off him but John keeps the position.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - John scoring with strikes.
John has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
John is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling John's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
John moves nicely into side control.
John wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez wants to control but John postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
John passes to full mount!
John can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
John tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by John.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
John lands a heavy elbow.
John looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
John has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but John gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
John lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
John trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but John has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
John on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
John slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Red Light MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez lands a jab.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
John missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, John has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
John is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but John forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but John has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing John from standing up.
Sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. John stacks Sanchez 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 John!
John wants to stand but Sanchez has his arm trapped.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
John manages to get to full guard.
John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of John's head.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from John.
John is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
John is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
John is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
Sanchez stands up over John, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
Ola John overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
John wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
John regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez drops an elbow to the side of John's head.
John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
John is rocked!
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but John is defending well.
Oh John is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez scores with a big shot! John's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save John! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Altemio Sanchez!
Altemio Sanchez is the new welterweight champion!
Altemio Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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