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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmer Fredette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Butler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmer Fredette!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fredette counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butler keeping full guard, as Fredette tries to pass.
Fredette lands a couple of digs.
Fredette stops Butler from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fredette seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredette won't allow Butler to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fredette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Fredette does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Butler. Those never looked like landing.
Fredette takes a swing at Butler's ribcage but misses.
Fredette misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
Butler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Butler.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Fredette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Butler blocks a leg kick.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimmy Butler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Butler finds it's way through Fredette's defenses.
Fredette throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butler checks a leg kick.
Fredette looks for the body kick but Butler saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredette, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredette dodges the punch combination from Butler.
Butler misses with a few strikes there.
Butler throws a right hand that Fredette ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredette also avoids with ease.
Fredette misses with a wild combination.
Butler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredette throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Fredette jabs Butler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butler checks a leg kick.
Butler moves away from the strike by Fredette.
Butler misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredette has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredette there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fredette doesn't seem bothered though.
Butler lands with a good body shot.
Butler lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredette off the ropes and back into range.
Butler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fredette moves away from the strike by Butler.
Fredette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler swinging wildly here.
Fredette throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmer Fredette dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butler looks to land a combination but Fredette avoids it well.
Fredette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fredette is trying to drag Butler to the mat but Butler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fredette taking a breather.
Fredette is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fredette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butler smiles and moves away.
Jimmy Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmer Fredette.
Fredette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butler eats them both and turns towards Fredette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Butler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fredette is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredette throws a low kick, looking for Butler's leg but Butler calmly moves out of range.
Butler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butler.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fredette throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Butler misses.
Butler misses with the combination.
Fredette slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Butler throws a body punch but Fredette moves out of range.
Butler lands a lovely overhand right.
Butler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredette.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredette lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Butler misses with a wild combination.
Fredette lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredette throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Butler.
Butler moves out of range of the body kick from Fredette.
Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredette manages to avoid it.
Fredette jabs at Butler's body.
Sloppy strikes from Butler. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Fredette misses with a wild combination.
Fredette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler ducks under a wild hook from Fredette.
Fredette misses with a looping right.
Fredette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fredette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fredette falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butler drops his hands momentarily and Fredette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butler throws a right and a left that Fredette avoids nicely.
Fredette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredette slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Fredette bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fredette decides to stand back up. Fredette steps back and let's Butler get back to his feet.
Butler fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butler counters with a one-two to the body.
Jimmy Butler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butler circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredette fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredette throws a nice looking combination but Butler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler throws a right and a left that Fredette avoids nicely.
Fredette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Butler is trying to stand up here but Fredette is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmer Fredette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fredette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredette misses with a kick to the body.
Fredette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butler misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fredette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fredette jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimmy Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredette shoots in but no luck this time.
Fredette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredette looks to land a right hand but Butler moved out of range.
Butler lands with a shot to the body.
Butler misses with a two punch combination.
Fredette falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with a series of strikes. Fredette will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Butler looks to land a combination. Fredette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fredette fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredette works over Butler's head and body with a nice combination.
Butler throws a series of punches but Fredette avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Butler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredette misses the jab.
Butler throws a series of punches but Fredette moves out of range.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fredette counters with a series of strikes. Butler will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Fredette finds it's way through Butler's defenses.
Butler swinging wildly here.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fredette misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Butler.
Fredette shoots in looking for a takedown. Butler tries to sprawl out of it but Fredette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Butler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fredette does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Butler scores with a four punch combination!
Butler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredette.
Butler works over Fredette's head and body with a nice combination.
Butler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from Fredette.
Fredette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fredette misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler connects with a single shot there.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Fredette's head but Fredette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fredette is looking to land body kicks.
Fredette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Fredette lands.
Fredette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredette circles away quickly and effectively.
Jimmy Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredette throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Butler works over Fredette's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredette works over Butler's head and body with a nice combination.
Fredette with a hook.
Jimmer Fredette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Butler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Butler.
I think Fredette has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmer Fredette!
A very excited looking Jimmer Fredette 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Remo Williams Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Remo Williams enters the ring!
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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
22 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rebaldo Louza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Louza.
Louza fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Louza looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Louza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams stuns Louza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Louza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Louza.
Louza wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Louza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Louza should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a series of punches but Louza moves out of range.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams digs a good hook to Louza's body.
Louza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Louza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Louza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Louza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams wants to control but Louza postures up.
Louza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louza sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Williams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Louza misses with the ground and pound.
Louza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Louza wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Louza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Louza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Williams is trying to escape and Louza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Williams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Louza! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rebaldo Louza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombard comes to the ring accompanied by cant be touched. Torres has chosen All I Do Is Win as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torres looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Dan Torres has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lombard moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Torres! Lombard continues to tee off on Torres, landing with a left and a right! Lombard connects with a right hand that leaves Torres sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Lombard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hector Lombard!
A very excited looking Hector Lombard 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Nazario looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado scores with a head kick.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nazario dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nazario takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nazario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Luiz Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Nazario.
Nazario looks winded!
Machado working Nazario over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado digs a right hand into Nazario's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nazario's gas tank.
Machado is pushing Nazario up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazario.
Ronaldo Nazario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado drives through and clinches with Nazario against the ropes.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Nazario controls the action.
Machado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machado stalling in the clinch.
Nazario is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pushing Nazario up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazario's face.
It looks like Ronaldo Nazario has been cut.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Machado.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado drops Nazario with a big knee straight up the middle! Nazario is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nazario is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Nazario in a clinch.
Nazario is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Nazario is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nazario.
Nazario seems to have recovered his senses.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a knee to the head.
Nazario takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Machado.
Machado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazario's face.
That has opened up Ronaldo Nazario's cut even more.
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!
Machado stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazario is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Machado pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Nazario is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Luiz Machado!
In his post fight interview, Luiz Machado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jermain Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chambers breaks the clinch.
Johnson scores with a one two! Chambers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jermain Chambers has been cut.
Chambers gets tackled into the ropes by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chambers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Chambers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Chambers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chambers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chambers wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
Chambers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Chambers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chambers is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Chambers looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chambers tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Chambers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chambers actively working from the bottom here.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.
Chambers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Johnson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chambers to his feet.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chambers is looking for a takedown.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chambers's guard.
Chambers looks winded!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
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 Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chambers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chambers is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermain Chambers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chambers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chambers looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Chambers tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chambers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Chambers pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chambers defends it well.
Johnson throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chambers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anthony Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Chambers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chambers avoid being mounted?
Johnson wants to advance to full mount but Chambers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chambers, up you get!
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!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chambers sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Chambers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jermain Chambers's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chambers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Chambers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson wants to stall.
Chambers pulls guard.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chambers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson has control of an arm but Chambers manages to advance to Johnson's back!
Johnson trying to control the hands but Chambers breaks the grip.
Johnson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Chambers won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers stops Johnson from standing up.
Chambers won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson prevents Chambers from breaking the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Chambers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermain Chambers.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.
Chambers is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson postures up in Chambers's guard and throws a big left but Chambers blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jermain Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chambers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Tyron Woodley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tyron Woodley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
182 lbs
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180 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Woodley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woodley lands a slapping body shot.
Woodley lands with a cross.
Woodley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Woodley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woodley.
Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woodley. Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woodley scores with a jab to the head.
Woodley throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Woodley misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Woodley scores with a nice right hand.
Lombard misses with the combination.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woodley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woodley throws a leg kick that misses.
Lombard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woodley.
Woodley lands a really nice looking cross but Lombard seems unphased.
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Woodley slips the punch.
Woodley avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Lombard slips under a jab from Woodley.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lombard looks to throw the jab but Woodley is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombard can pounce on him.
Lombard blocks the body kick.
Woodley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lombard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
Woodley takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Lombard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodley connects with a looping right hand.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Woodley avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodley throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Woodley throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
Lombard misses with a kick to the body.
Woodley throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lombard misses with the combination.
Woodley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woodley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lombard at a distance.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Woodley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Woodley.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Woodley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombard looks for the body kick but Woodley saw that one coming.
Lombard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woodley back to the ropes. Lombard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lombard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Woodley throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Woodley checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley swinging wildly here.
Woodley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woodley checks a leg kick.
Tyron Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws a hook but Woodley blocks it.
Lombard misses with a body shot.
Lombard tries to move into range but Woodley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Woodley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodley misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woodley throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
Lombard misses with a double jab
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Woodley misses with the combination.
Lombard misses with a leg kick
and Woodley counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Woodley slips the punch.
Lombard swinging wildly here.
Woodley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombard.
A jab from Woodley does it's job there.
A left and a right from Woodley both land. Nice combination.
Lombard looks to land a combination but Woodley avoids it well.
Lombard throws a big shot that misses.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woodley counters with a straight right hand.
Woodley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Woodley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woodley throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Woodley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woodley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woodley misses with a looping left.
Woodley scores with a jab. Lombard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lombard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woodley.
Woodley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lombard darts in looking for a takedown but Woodley gets double underhooks and turns Lombard into the ropes.
Lombard lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodley backwards.
Woodley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lombard's efforts to push away.
Woodley blocks an uppercut.
Woodley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley lands a nice uppercut.
Woodley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lombard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodley's efforts to push away.
Woodley lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodley is trying to break free.
Woodley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lombard is defending well for now.
Lombard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woodley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombard.
Lombard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Woodley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Woodley misses.
Woodley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Woodley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard throws the left hand but Woodley avoids the punch easily.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woodley.
Woodley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Woodley misses.
Woodley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woodley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard.
Woodley throws a big shot that misses.
Tyron Woodley is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Woodley's defenses.
Woodley throws a hook but Lombard avoids it easily.
Woodley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woodley is out of range and Lombard settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Woodley misses.
Lombard moves out of range as Woodley throws a body kick.
Woodley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woodley loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Woodley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lombard.
Woodley avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Jab, jab by Woodley - just one landing.
Woodley works over Lombard's head and body with a nice combination.
Woodley throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
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!
Woodley connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard misses with a straight right.
Lombard throws a big shot that misses.
Woodley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Woodley feints a jab promting Lombard to slip. Woodley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lombard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lombard tries to bum rush Woodley with a series of wild strikes but Woodley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Woodley ducks down to avoid it.
Woodley pushes Lombard away with a front kick.
Woodley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lombard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Woodley lands a body shot.
A left lands for Lombard.
A big right from Woodley misses.
Lombard throws a leg kick but Woodley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Woodley throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodley.
Woodley misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lombard slips under a jab from Woodley.
Woodley misses the jab.
Lombard avoids a kick to the body.
Woodley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Woodley throws a solid leg kick but Lombard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woodley.
Woodley stuns Lombard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lombard throws a leg kick that misses.
Lombard throws a lazy right hand but Woodley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woodley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lombard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woodley throws out the jab.
Lombard misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley looks to throw the jab but Lombard is out of range.
Lombard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Woodley is able to avoid easily.
Woodley blocks a head kick by Lombard.
A shot to the liver by Lombard. Beautiful body shot.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Woodley.
Lombard throws the left hand but Woodley avoids the punch easily.
Woodley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lombard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woodley looks to land a combination. Lombard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Woodley misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodley slips a jab from Lombard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woodley.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Woodley's shoulder, as Woodley tries to avoid the shot.
Woodley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Woodley tests Lombard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombard. That snapped Woodley's head back.
Lombard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woodley.
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woodley blocks a head kick by Lombard.
Woodley slips a straight right by Lombard.
Lombard moves forwards but Woodley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woodley misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyron Woodley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a body shot
and Woodley counters with a one-two to the body.
Woodley scores with a head kick.
Woodley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombard.
Lombard throws a right and a left that Woodley avoids nicely.
Woodley lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard misses the jab.
Woodley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lombard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woodley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lombard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Woodley with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woodley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woodley 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woodley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Perez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now . Luis Alberto Perez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Ortiz's chin.
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194 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortiz. That did some damage!
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ortiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
It looks like Luis Alberto Perez has been cut.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Ortiz gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perez prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortiz.
Ortiz presses Perez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped Ortiz in his tracks for a moment.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Perez prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortiz.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Ortiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortiz avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
Ortiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ortiz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ortiz's face.
Perez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Ortiz - that landed with a thud.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Ortiz dodges an elbow strike from Perez.
Ortiz tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Alberto Perez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ortiz thows a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking hook.
Ortiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perez is rocked!
Ortiz cracks Perez with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Ortiz!
Our winner, Victor Ortiz, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meldrick Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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197 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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meldrick Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Frazier wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Frazier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frazier manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Frazier's guard.
Frazier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frazier keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Frazier pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Frazier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Frazier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier moves into the clinch successfully.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Frazier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier 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.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Frazier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meldrick Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
Frazier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stops Frazier from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Meldrick Taylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Frazier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Taylor shoots in but Frazier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor tries to clinch but Frazier is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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 Meldrick Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frazier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Frazier sprawls well.
Frazier is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Meldrick Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frazier closes the distance and clinches.
Frazier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frazier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor trying to control the position but Frazier is working away.
Frazier wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frazier!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Frazier shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frazier looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frazier is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Frazier is defending it quite comfortably.
Frazier tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control but Frazier has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Taylor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frazier is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Taylor dominated that second round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meldrick Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Frazier is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frazier won't be happy with that.
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frazier is trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frazier's legs.
Frazier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
Taylor swings around for an armbar but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taylor's guard.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Frazier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Frazier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frazier.
Taylor tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Frazier tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Frazier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Taylor throws a combination. Frazier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Frazier's guard now.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frazier is looking for a triangle here but Taylor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meldrick Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor controls the position.
Joe Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frazier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Meldrick Taylor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Meldrick Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hartmann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hartmann misses with a punch to the body.
Hartmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkovic blocks an elbow strike.
Hartmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hartmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkovic's efforts to push away.
Hartmann managing to block the knees to the body from Perkovic.
Hartmann can't find room to land a body shot as Perkovic controls the action.
Perkovic breaks the clinch.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkovic is trying to push Hartmann away but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hartmann lands with a left to the head.
Perkovic tries to circle away but Hartmann has him pinned against the ropes.
Hartmann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkovic avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Perkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Perkovic slowing the pace effectively.
Perkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann clinches.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkovic avoids it.
Good body shot from Hartmann.
Perkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Hartmann.
Perkovic tries to break the clinch but Hartmann is controlling the position.
Hartmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hartmann has a couple of punches blocked by Perkovic.
Hartmann pushes Perkovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hartmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Perkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks.
Perkovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hartmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Hartmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkovic.
Hartmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hartmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkovic backwards.
Perkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perkovic breaks from the clinch.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartmann lands with a straight right. Perkovic didn't see that one coming.
Hartmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkovic closes the distance and pushes Hartmann back into the ropes.
Perkovic taking a breather.
Hartmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkovic backwards.
Perkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hartmann throws a low kick but Perkovic avoids it.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perkovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Hartmann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Perkovic circles away.
Hartmann moves out of range of the body kick from Perkovic.
Perkovic blocks a head kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkovic slips a jab and a cross from Hartmann.
Perkovic throws a looping overhand right but Hartmann ducks down to avoid it.
Perkovic avoids the head kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann feints a jab promting Perkovic to slip. Hartmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perkovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic misses with a head kick.
Perkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Perkovic misses
and Hartmann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Perkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic avoids the head kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
Hartmann throws a lazy head kick
and Perkovic counters with a left and a right that stings Hartmann.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Perkovic should have avoided that one.
Perkovic looks for the body kick but Hartmann saw that one coming.
Hartmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perkovic misses with a head kick.
Hartmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Perkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann tries to bum rush Perkovic with a series of wild strikes but Perkovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartmann avoids the damage to the body.
Perkovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hartmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hartmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Perkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perkovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkovic breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Hartmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hartmann wants to clinch up but Perkovic keeps it at a distance.
Perkovic throws a head kick that misses
and Perkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkovic dodges the punch combination from Hartmann.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartmann.
Perkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Hartmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perkovic rushes Hartmann and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Perkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann lands a shoulder strike.
Perkovic is trying to break the clinch but Hartmann is controlling him.
Hartmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Perkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkovic backwards.
Hartmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartmann lands a good knee to the midsection. Perkovic won't want to take too many of those.
Perkovic is breathing heavily.
Perkovic breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hartmann misses with a knee strike.
Hartmann lands a damaging elbow.
Erwin Hartmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perkovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkovic avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkovic wants to break free but Hartmann has control.
Perkovic tries to break free but Hartmann pushes him back against the ropes.
Hartmann keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkovic dodges an elbow strike from Hartmann.
Hartmann landing knees to the head.
Hartmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartmann is defending well for now.
Perkovic breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Perkovic.
Hartmann instigates a clinch.
Hartmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartmann keeps control of Perkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Perkovic.
Erwin Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkovic misses with a head kick.
Hartmann tries to clinch
and Perkovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Hartmann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Perkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkovic.
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Perkovic moves out of range.
Hartmann closes the distance and pushes Perkovic back into the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkovic breaks the clinch.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Perkovic pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hartmann throws a push kick but Perkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Perkovic is having none of it.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Hartmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkovic throws a hook to the side of Hartmann's head but Hartmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
Perkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartmann swinging wildly here.
Hartmann misses with a looping right.
Perkovic misses with a head kick.
Hartmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartmann throws a front kick aimed at Perkovic's knee but Perkovic avoids it well.
Hartmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkovic forces Hartmann back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkovic is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Perkovic circles away.
Hartmann rushes Perkovic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Perkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perkovic is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch but Hartmann keeps him there for the moment.
Hartmann lands a knee to the body.
Perkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartmann is defending well for now.
Hartmann tries a body shot but Perkovic blocks it.
Hartmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartmann scores with a hook to the body.
Perkovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkovic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann looking to throw knees to the head but Perkovic is blocking nicely.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkovic avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartmann.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkovic avoids it.
Perkovic is trying to break free.
Perkovic is trying to break free.
Perkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkovic avoids it.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkovic avoids it.
Hartmann prevents Perkovic from breaking the clinch.
Perkovic wants to break free but Hartmann has control.
Hartmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perkovic's defenses.
A hook to the body from Hartmann.
Perkovic can't break the clinch.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.
Hartmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartmann connects with a knee to the head.
Erwin Hartmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow.
Hartmann scores with a shot to the side of Perkovic's head.
Perkovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perkovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hartmann.
Perkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
Perkovic fails to pull guard.
Perkovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Hartmann won't allow it.
Hartmann has Perkovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Perkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perkovic wants to break free but Hartmann has control.
Perkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks.
Hartmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkovic breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann scores with a leg kick.
Hartmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartmann misses with a low kick as Perkovic jumps back.
Hartmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhail Perkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann swinging wildly here.
Perkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartmann.
Hartmann takes a swing at Perkovic's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Perkovic circles away.
Perkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Perkovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartmann 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
A relieved looking Erwin Hartmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mikhail Perkovic was interviewed post fight and said 'No problem at all... I will get back to the top!'.
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