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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston has chosen Here Comes the Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Houston told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Florence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Houston!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston scores with a nice head shot.
Florence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Florence's shoulder, as Florence tries to avoid the shot.
Houston drops Florence with a right and a left! Houston comes rushing in but Florence regains his composure and manages to keep Houston in guard.
It looks like Chris Florence has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Houston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Florence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Florence works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Houston postures up in Florence's guard and throws a big left but Florence blocks it.
Florence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Houston defends it easily.
Florence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houston on the ground.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houston won't allow Florence to get back to his feet.
Houston cracks Florence with a solid left hand.
Houston distracts Florence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Houston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Florence.
Houston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houston connects with a looping right hand.
Florence takes one to the side of the head.
Houston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Florence is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
Mike Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston leaves Florence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Houston swinging wildly here.
A big left from Florence misses.
Florence slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Florence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Florence or perhaps it was just good defense by Houston which made him look bad.
Florence misses with an attempted mid kick.
Florence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Florence is breathing heavily.
Florence is looking to stall here but Houston recovers full guard.
Florence looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Houston forces his way into half guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Houston slips a nice elbow through Florence's hands, connecting with Florence's forehead.
Houston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Florence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Florence tries to get out of the position.
Houston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Houston lands with a punch from half guard.
Houston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Houston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Houston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Houston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Houston working Florence over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Houston there.
Florence taking some punishment here, with Houston in his half guard.
Florence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Houston slips a nice elbow through Florence's hands, connecting with Florence's forehead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Houston is thwarting Florence's attempts to control the position.
Florence is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Florence taking some punishment here, with Houston in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Houston working Florence over with strikes.
Houston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Houston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Florence's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice cross by Houston.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Florence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Florence motions for Houston to come forward. Florence throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Houston as Florence shoots in.
Houston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston thows a body shot but no joy.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Florence is just out of range.
Florence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houston stalks Florence and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Florence's face. Florence staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Florence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Houston throws a series of punches but Florence moves out of range.
Mike Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston jabs Florence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houston misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Florence closes the distance and clinches up with Houston, looking for a takedown. Florence pushes Houston against the ropes but Houston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Florence shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Houston pushes Florence off and gets back to his feet.
Florence is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houston.
Houston cracks a nice hook into Florence's ribs.
Houston lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Florence is rocked!
Houston goes for a small jab and connects. Now Houston goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Florence stumbles back but Houston runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Florence to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Florence will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Houston!
Mike Houston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampemann has chosen pretty enough as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampemann blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampemann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kampemann's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cortez wants to work for an arm triangle but Kampemann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kampemann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kampemann wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
Kampemann looking to control.
Kampemann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cortez defends well.
Cortez is pushing down on Kampemann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kampemann is fighting to maintain full guard but Cortez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cortez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kampemann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Kampemann is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kampemann is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Kampemann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cortez is working for a submission of some sort.
Kampemann tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.
Cortez is working for a kimura but Kampemann is defending it quite comfortably.
Kampemann is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
Kampemann looking for a sweep. Not yet Kampemann, not yet.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Kampemann is keeping the position.
Kampemann is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Cortez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kampemann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kampemann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kampemann wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez looking to control.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kampemann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kampemann wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kampemann trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Kampemann is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cortez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kampemann has picked Cortez up and slammed him! Cortez can't keep hold of the triangle and Kampemann manages to pass to side control!
Cortez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kampemann decides to stand back up. Kampemann steps back and let's Cortez get back to his feet.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kampemann!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cortez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cortez has his foot on Kampemann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kampemann works his way back into a safe position though.
Kampemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kampemann trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Kampemann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kampemann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kampemann is trying to buck Cortez off.
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 Nathan Cortez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortez with a jab.
Kampemann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez lands a two punch combo.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kampemann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nathan Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Kampemann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kampemann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard.
Cortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kampemann, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampemann wants to get back to his feet.
Kampemann throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cortez looks for a takedown but Kampemann sprawls well.
Nathan Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez dives in and grabs Kampemann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kampemann pushes down on Cortez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampemann clinches.
Kampemann tightens his grip and picks Cortez up, before dumping him to the ground. Cortez manages to land in guard.
Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kampemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kampemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kampemann stays in close to Cortez's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kampemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cortez is looking for a triangle but Kampemann pushes his legs off easily.
Kampemann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Kampemann from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann 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. Martin Kampemann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kampemann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kampemann has managed to clinch.
Kampemann scores with a hook to the body.
Cortez jumps guard but Kampemann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kampemann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kampemann moves into the clinch.
Kampemann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kampemann.
Kampemann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Kampemann slips under a jab from Cortez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kampemann counters with a low kick, right behind Cortez 's knee.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampemann.
Kampemann drops his hands momentarily and Cortez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kampemann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a combination but Kampemann avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampemann throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Cortez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Kampemann moves into the clinch.
Cortez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kampemann breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampemann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Kampemann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kampemann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Kampemann has him pressed against the ropes.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Kampemann has him pressed against the ropes.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kampemann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Nathan Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Kampemann's shoulder, as Kampemann tries to avoid the shot.
Kampemann looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kampemann.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez throws the left hand but Kampemann avoids the punch easily.
Cortez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cortez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kampemann should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cortez.
A punch lands to the side of Cortez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cortez throws a jab when Kampemann was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a shot to the body.
Kampemann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cortez is not content to let Kampemann control the position.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kampemann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kampemann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortez is looking to reverse the position.
Kampemann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cortez to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kampemann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kampemann to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Kampemann.
Jab from Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Kampemann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kampemann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kampemann which made him look bad.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kampemann counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kampemann has time to react.
Cortez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Cortez misses.
Kampemann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez gets tackled into the ropes by Kampemann. Kampemann maintains the clinch.
Kampemann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kampemann slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez throws a body punch but Kampemann moves out of range.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Kampemann ducks down to avoid it.
Kampemann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez tries to bum rush Kampemann with a series of wild strikes but Kampemann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Kampemann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kampemann slips a jab and a cross from Cortez.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kampemann.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Kampemann ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Kampemann moved out of range nicely.
Kampemann lands with a good body shot.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kampemann - that will leave a mark!
Kampemann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kampemann throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kampemann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampemann wants to stand up but Cortez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kampemann controlling the action here.
Kampemann is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kampemann to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez is looking to control Kampemann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Cortez manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Kampemann.
I think Kampemann 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nathan Cortez!
A victorious Nathan Cortez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Not Falling" by Mudvayne. Wade Anderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Kravichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch but Kravichenko moves away
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravichenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Kravichenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kravichenko counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kravichenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wade Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kravichenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Oleg Kravichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Anderson.
Kravichenko darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Kravichenko into the ropes.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Kravichenko.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Kravichenko keeps him there for the moment.
Kravichenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravichenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson controls Kravichenko momentarily but Kravichenko frees himself.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kravichenko from controlling successfully.
Kravichenko won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson wants to stand up but Kravichenko is controlling him.
Anderson is looking to stand back up but Kravichenko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anderson.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Kravichenko is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson tries to move into range but Kravichenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kravichenko moves away
and Kravichenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravichenko passes to full mount!
Kravichenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Kravichenko is avoiding it.
Kravichenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kravichenko swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravichenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kravichenko circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kravichenko.
Anderson closes the distance but Kravichenko moves to the side
and Kravichenko counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kravichenko counter with a right hand.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kravichenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kravichenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kravichenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kravichenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kravichenko moves away
and Kravichenko counters with a straight right hand.
Kravichenko lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravichenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kravichenko drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kravichenko tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Kravichenko stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kravichenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kravichenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Kravichenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravichenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Kravichenko keeps it at a distance.
Kravichenko cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kravichenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Kravichenko has control of the leg.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kravichenko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fighters circling - Kravichenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Kravichenko keeps it at a distance.
Kravichenko cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Kravichenko circles away.
Kravichenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kravichenko ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kravichenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kravichenko keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Kravichenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kravichenko stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kravichenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravichenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kravichenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kravichenko looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kravichenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kravichenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Kravichenko ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kravichenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kravichenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Kravichenko keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kravichenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravichenko.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson wants to clinch but Kravichenko slips to the side
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Kravichenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kravichenko throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kravichenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Kravichenko keeps it at a distance.
Kravichenko tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravichenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Kravichenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson looks to clinch
and Kravichenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko looking to pass the guard.
Kravichenko wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Kravichenko gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kravichenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kravichenko gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is not content to let Kravichenko control the position.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Kravichenko is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to roll over but Kravichenko keeps him under control.
Kravichenko passes to full mount!
Anderson is trying to stand up.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kravichenko stands up from mount. Strange move.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kravichenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kravichenko misses with a straight left.
Kravichenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Kravichenko is avoiding it.
Anderson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko gets tackled into the ropes by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Kravichenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Kravichenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the ropes. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Kravichenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Kravichenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Kravichenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Kravichenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Kravichenko taking a breather here.
Kravichenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson tries to buck Kravichenko off but Kravichenko is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kravichenko backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook. Kravichenko ducked under it nicely.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Wade Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Kravichenko has the dominant position.
Anderson wants to break free but Kravichenko has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Kravichenko is controlling him.
Kravichenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravichenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Kravichenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kravichenko, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kravichenko!
An out of breath Oleg Kravichenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Efrain Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whack! Oliver lands a heavy head kick that drops Silva. The ref tackles Oliver to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Silva was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tommy Oliver!
Our winner, Tommy Oliver, 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 Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murphy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy has Jones pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
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!
Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murphy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Murphy's body position as best he can.
Murphy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jones bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Murphy and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the ring accompanied by Hooty Tooty. Rogers has chosen Shock by Fear Factory as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Tanner counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers is looking to chop away at Tanner's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanner connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
Rogers misses with a straight left.
Tanner misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanner.
Tanner looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Tanner connects with a jab.
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!
Tanner lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.
Tanner clinches.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner pushes Rogers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogers swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steve Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanner throws out the jab.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanner's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
Tanner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rogers!
Rogers tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
Rogers sneaks back into half guard.
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!
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanner.
We've been hearing good reports from Tanner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tanner working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tanner is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tanner seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Tanner is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tanner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tanner's back!
Rogers struggling to land strikes to the head as Tanner covers up.
Rogers is trying to stick to Tanner's back but Tanner is turning into Rogers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rogers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tanner.
Rogers wants to stand up but Tanner is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tanner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tanner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanner forces his way into half guard.
Rogers trying to hold on to Tanner's head to control him but Tanner postures up.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Tanner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tanner is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Tanner has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanner working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Tanner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tanner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tanner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Tanner.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Tanner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner throws a good cross that connects.
Tanner lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner lands a right hook to the body.
Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner connects with the punch.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Tanner was not able to check.
Danga de danga de dang - Tanner scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Tanner misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanner is on top in guard.
Tanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanner postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.
Tanner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tanner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Tanner postures up.
Rogers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogers, up you get!
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Tanner's belly button to the back.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanner. Tanner obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanner clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mark Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rogers takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Tanner saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanner.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanner rather than just go for the knockout.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Tanner is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Rogers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Rogers 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!
Rogers swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
A shot to the liver by Tanner. Beautiful body shot.
Tanner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rogers to the ground. Tanner is now in Rogers's guard.
Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tanner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanner landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Rogers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tanner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tanner tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mark Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tanner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Tanner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanner is not content to let Rogers control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back!
Rogers tries to escape the position.
Tanner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tanner is hanging on to Rogers's back as he tries to escape.
Tanner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers tries to escape the position.
Tanner working for the choke.
Tanner looking for the choke from the back.
Rogers defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tanner is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanner, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Tanner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers trying to control the action but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
Rogers trying to control the action but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Tanner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogers working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rogers trying to control the position but Tanner is working away.
Tanner is trying to get back to half guard.
Tanner taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tanner rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
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 Mark Tanner.
Well Tanner 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Tanner!
After winning the bout, Mark Tanner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Steve Rogers was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone that's supported me..the AFLC you guys are the best!, Urban Savage..you guys are awesome sponsors!, and all the fans I couldn't have gotten this far without your love and support, thank you!!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khalidovv attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Khalidovv finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovv.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Khalidovv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant tries to clinch up but Khalidovv circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Grant tries to clinch but Khalidovv is having none of it.
Grant tries to sprawl but Khalidovv drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khalidovv misses with a head shot. Grant uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidovv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khalidovv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalidovv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidovv is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovv wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant striking off his back but it's not causing Khalidovv any problems.
Khalidovv preventing the sweep.
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Khalidovv defends easily.
Grant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khalidovv can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Grant trying to control the position.
Khalidovv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khalidovv stands and steps away. Grant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grant avoids a kick to the body.
Khalidovv misses with a low kick.
Grant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khalidovv is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khalidovv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Khalidovv's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Grant cracks Khalidovv with a big right hand but Khalidovv just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grant advances to mount.
Grant lands a big elbow.
Grant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Khalidovv to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Khalidovv shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovv is looking to get to half guard.
Grant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv working to try and regain half guard.
Khalidovv regains half guard.
Khalidovv trying to control but Grant postures up.
Grant is nestled in close to Khalidovv, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalidovv moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khalidovv looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khalidovv looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khalidovv!
Khalidovv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovv.
Grant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khalidovv shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidovv is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovv throwing strikes but missing.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidovv is one step ahead there.
Khalidovv looking to sit in guard and control but Grant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brandon Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovv working a defensive guard here.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khalidovv working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.
Khalidovv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidovv is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalidovv is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant is working Khalidovv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalidovv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Khalidovv is keeping the position.
Grant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khalidovv manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
Grant lands a couple of elbows.
Khalidovv has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Grant with a nice head shot there.
Grant lands a couple of digs.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Khalidovv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Grant is working Khalidovv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant drops back looking for a leg! Khalidovv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidovv manages to kick Grant off! Grant jumps back into Khalidovv's guard.
Grant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalidovv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Khalidovv has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidovv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant is in close to Khalidovv's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalidovv's guard.
Khalidovv wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant trying to control the action but Khalidovv is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidovv.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grant has a takedown stuffed.
Khalidovv scores with a nice body kick.
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Khalidovv is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Khalidovv manages to pull guard.
Grant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant is in close to Khalidovv's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovv is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidovv would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Khalidovv defends easily.
Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalidovv sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grant's guard.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khalidovv winds up and cracks Grant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khalidovv wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Khalidovv seems to be looking for submissions.
Khalidovv seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidovv pulls his head out easily.
Grant trying to control from the bottom.
Khalidovv is looking for a kimura here.
Grant regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovv trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidovv defends it easily.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khalidovv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khalidovv is aware though and is defending well.
Khalidovv trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant is working an open guard so Khalidovv takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khalidovv doesn't seem bothered though.
Grant gets the takedown into side control.
Khalidovv tries to buck Grant off but Grant is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khalidovv some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidovv is defending well.
Grant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Khalidovv's legs.
Brandon Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khalidovv is looking to reverse the position.
Grant lands a nice forearm strike.
Khalidovv struggling a bit here.
Khalidovv tries to buck Grant off but Grant is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv struggling a bit here.
Mamed Khalidovv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalidovv tries to buck Grant off but Grant is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Grant.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Grant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell blaring out of the sound system. McClane has chosen Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. John McClane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
A punch lands to the side of McClane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McClane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from McClane. Those never looked like landing.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
McClane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McClane 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.
McClane moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McClane moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McClane.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
Williams walks into a left hand.
McClane is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams connects with a right hand. McClane shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
McClane scores with a jab to the body.
McClane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McClane sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
McClane looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
A jab from McClane misses.
McClane throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
McClane slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but McClane avoids the punch easily.
McClane misses with a left hand
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McClane throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles McClane. McClane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a jab when McClane was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McClane. Williams shrugs it off though.
A big right from McClane misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClane takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClane stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McClane on the side of the head.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Williams.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tests McClane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
McClane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McClane tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
McClane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
Williams cracks McClane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.
McClane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
McClane throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
McClane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McClane was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
McClane lands with a thumping leg kick.
McClane throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
McClane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McClane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClane scrambles back to his feet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane'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.
McClane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
McClane takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClane.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
McClane defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
McClane doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Sean Carter Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have McClane backpedaling.
McClane is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McClane throws out the jab.
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Sean Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McClane is predictable there
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McClane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from McClane.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McClane scores with a body shot.
Williams lands a jab.
McClane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McClane scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McClane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane avoids the body shot from Williams.
McClane takes one on the button.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClane.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and McClane counters with a body kick.
McClane looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
McClane throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McClane misses with a straight left.
Williams blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McClane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a combination but McClane avoids it well.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for McClane.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
McClane thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClane.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClane. That's going to slow Williams down.
McClane lands with a nice body kick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClane throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
McClane throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Carter Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John McClane'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.
A good leg kick by McClane.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
Williams blocks a jab.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McClane is looking to land body kicks.
McClane wants to clinch.
McClane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
McClane throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
McClane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
McClane slips a jab from Williams.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by McClane.
McClane scores with a leg kick.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped McClane's head back.
McClane slips a jab from Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
McClane pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
McClane moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for McClane.
McClane closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams letting McClane take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
McClane tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
McClane prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane prevents a body shot from Williams.
McClane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
McClane prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams digs a right hand into McClane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McClane's gas tank.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from McClane.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and McClane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McClane throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McClane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McClane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by McClane.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClane.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams lands a head shot.
McClane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClane throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John McClane just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
McClane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McClane throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
McClane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
McClane slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.
McClane throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
McClane throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McClane.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClane thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
McClane blocks a jab.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams checks a low kick from McClane.
McClane thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams jabs McClane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McClane is looking to land body kicks.
McClane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
McClane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams thuds his right hand into McClane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McClane misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
McClane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
McClane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
McClane doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McClane circles away quickly and effectively.
McClane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Williams slips a straight right by McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams scores with a one two! McClane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
McClane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McClane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McClane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane takes one to the chin there.
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!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from McClane.
McClane misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane takes one to the chin there.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from McClane.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Williams.
McClane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John McClane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams misses with a combination
and McClane counters with a nice body shot.
McClane tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams avoids the body shot from McClane.
Williams throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McClane slips a straight right by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a series of punches but McClane moves out of range.
McClane thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams with a hook.
McClane is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
McClane misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and McClane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McClane pushes Williams away with a front kick.
McClane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClane.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McClane misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams clobbers McClane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McClane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
McClane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McClane slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClane counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McClane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
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!
McClane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams misses with the combination.
McClane moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from McClane misses.
McClane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McClane.
I think McClane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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