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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Tischler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory!. On his way into the cage it seems that Akiro Sata has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akiro Sata seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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143 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Tischler! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sata shoots in for a takedown but Tischler shows good takedown defense. Sata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tischler 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 Sata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nice takedown defense from Tischler. No joy for Sata on that attempt. Good standup being displayed there by Sata as he connects with a hook. An inside leg kick from Sata misses. Sata scores with a jab to the body. Tischler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sata. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiro Sata. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sata checks a leg kick. Sata takes one to the side of the head.
Tischler swings for the body but Sata moves out of range.
Sata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tischler swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sata fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sata misses with a hook. Tischler ducked under it nicely. Tischler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A punch combination from Sata misses. Sata throws a leg kick that misses. Sata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sata connects with a right hand. Tischler shakes it off. Tischler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tischler scores with a nice head shot. Tischler works Sata's body with a nice hook. Tischler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sata. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sata lands an overhand right. Sata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tischler, pushing him back against the cage. Sata blocking some punches.
Tischler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tischler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sata takes a shot to the head.
Sata is rocked! Tischler blocking some punches.
Oh Sata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Tischler. Sata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tischler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Tischler throws a body shot but no joy. Tischler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Sata is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Sata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Tischler wants to control but Sata is keeping him busy. Sata seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tischler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tischler looking to control but Sata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sata tries to hold on but Tischler pushes him away. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tischler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sata is looking to improve his position but Tischler isn't that keen on the idea. Sata is squirming around, avoiding Tischler's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sata tries to lock up and control but Tischler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Tischler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The referee warns Sata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tischler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Sata regains half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tischler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Tischler dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tischler keeps the fight on the outside. Sata misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sata. Sata cracks Tischler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A punch combination from Sata misses. Sata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tischler but Tischler pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sata connects with a nice looking jab.
Akiro Sata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tischler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tischler lands with a shot to the body. Sata dives in for a single leg takedown but Tischler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tischler is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiro Sata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tischler lands a hook that snaps the head of Sata backwards. Sata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tischler digs a right hand into Sata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sata's gas tank. Tischler is leaning against Sata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sata lands with a short shot to the head. Tischler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it. Sata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tischler misses with some punches.
Tischler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tischler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tischler scores with a shoulder strike. Tischler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sata or not. Sata tries a knee to the head but Tischler blocks it.
Tischler misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Tischler.
Sata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tischler lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sata misses with a punch on the inside.
Tischler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tischler misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tischler tries to work over Sata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sata looking to stall.
Tischler misses with the head strike.
Tischler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sata backwards. Sata tries to pull guard but Tischler holds him up against the cage and eventually Sata drops back down to his feet.
Tischler pushes Sata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tischler has clasped his hands together around Sata's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Tischler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sata has escaped the position, nice work there. Sata is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tischler tries for a kimura but Sata is defending well. Tischler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tischler trying to control the action but Sata is working from the bottom. Sata is trying to work for a sweep but Tischler has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Tischler. Tischler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Let's hope that Tischler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Sata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tischler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jan Tischler has got the better of the ground game so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tischler working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tischler controlling the pace for now. Sata is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Tischler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tischler clobbers Sata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tischler misses with a two punch combination.
Sata tries to clinch up but Tischler circles away and keeps his distance. Tischler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sata.
Tischler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sata if he has to take too many more of those.
Sata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tischlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tischler misses with a looping right. Sata tries to clinch up but Tischler circles away and keeps his distance. Sata drives through with a takedown into guard. Tischler is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sata rolls with it to try and escape but Tischler cranks on the arm and Sata is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Tischler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artair Dostan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati comes to the cage accompanied by Anarchy in the UK. Artair Dostan 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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150 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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154 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Artair Dostan! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dostan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Galati quickly recovers to half guard. Galati tries to get to full guard but Dostan has control of the leg. Dostan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dostan throwing shots but Galati is blocking nicely. Galati trying to control but Dostan postures up.
Dostan not doing much here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dostan wants to control but Galati is keeping him busy. Dostan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Artair Dostan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Dostan tries to bum rush Galati with a series of wild strikes but Galati uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dostan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dostan showed some decent athleticism there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Galati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Galati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dostan is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dostan trying to control from half guard but Galati is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dostan content to control rather than advance. Galati is trying to control but can't.
Dostan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galati knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Galati clinches. Dostan is looking to control Galati's arms but Galati gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dostan has his back to the cage. Dostan wants the takedown. Galati is fighting it off but Dostan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Galati's guard against the cage. Dostan trying to control but Galati is working from the bottom. Galati trying to keep a closed guard but Dostan is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dostan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Dostan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dostan trying to control the position from guard on top but Galati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Artair Dostan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Dostan misses with a shot to the body and Galati counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dostan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galati at a distance.
Galati gets caught flat footed, as Dostan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Galati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dostan trying to control the position from guard on top but Galati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Galati looking for a triangle here. Dostan is fighting it but it looks tight! Galati pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dostan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Galati! A very excited looking Pavel Galati made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nelly - The Champ. Kevin Huang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey O Doherty! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Huang! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Doherty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice sprawl there from O Doherty as Huang shoots in. Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. O Doherty leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mickey O Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang. Nice takedown defense from O Doherty. No joy for Huang on that attempt. O Doherty misses with a hook. Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but O Doherty sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Huang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. O Doherty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. O Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch. Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there. Huang is looking for a kimura but O Doherty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huang to get the leverage. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Huang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
O Doherty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Huang passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. O Doherty really wants to buck Huang off and get back to his feet. O Doherty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang has control of O Doherty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Doherty regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Doherty tries to hold on but Huang postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. O Doherty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, O Doherty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Huang has control of O Doherty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Doherty regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Doherty is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Huang has taken his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. O Doherty is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Well, with Huang on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before O Doherty is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Huang looking for the choke but no joy. O Doherty has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Huang.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, O Doherty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huang not allowing O Doherty to control his hands. Huang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, O Doherty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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! O Doherty trying to get back to his feet but Huang is in full control for now. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Huang misses with an elbow to the head. Huang is landing with strikes. O Doherty can't take much more of this. O Doherty is trying to get back to his feet but Huang has full control of the position and if anything, O Doherty has just worked his way into a worse spot. Huang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
O Doherty holding both Huang 's hands and preventing any damage. Huang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. O Doherty knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften O Doherty for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. O Doherty looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. O Doherty defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Huang's arms. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Huang has managed to slip his arm under O Doherty's chin. This could be all over... yep, O Doherty is tapping out! Submission win for Huang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Huang! A victorious Kevin Huang 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Brent - 'Life on the Road'. Visnadi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blind by Korn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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157 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Brent! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Visnadi moves out of range of the strikes. We've been hearing reports that Brent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Brent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Visnadi in his tracks. Visnadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Visnadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brent moves out of range of the body kick. Brent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visnadi manages to avoid it. Brent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Visnadi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brent quickly recovers to half guard. Visnadi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Visnadi is looking to advance position but Brent won't allow it. Brent is staying active underneath Visnadi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Visnadi trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. It looks like Visnadi is going to stand back up.
Brent gets full guard. Visnadi throws a big elbow that misses. Brent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Visnadi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brent holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Visnadi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brent missing with a left hand there. Visnadi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Visnadi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brent takes a step back to recover. Visnadi jabs at Brent's body. Visnadi lands a leg kick that knocks Brent off balance momentarily. Visnadi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Brent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Visnadi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brent takes a step back to recover. Visnadi fakes the leg kick and cracks Brent in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Visnadi connects with a high kick. Visnadi throws a head kick that Brent semi-blocks.
Visnadi tries to clinch there but Brent circles away.
Visnadi missing with a left hand there. Brent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Visnadi tries to land a front kick but Brent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A solid body kick from Visnadi. Brent looking to score a takedown here. Visnadi is defending well but Brent drives through and ends up in Visnadi's guard. Visnadi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Brent 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. Brent postures up in Visnadi's guard and throws a big left but Visnadi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Visnadi wants to sweep but no luck. Brent connects with a couple of short punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Visnadi's head. Brent stays in close to Visnadi's body and controls the position. Visnadi keeping moving, preventing Brent from controlling successfully. Brent is really struggling to control Visnadi but he's trying to hold on to the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Visnadi wants to sweep but no luck. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Brent trying to control the position from guard on top but Visnadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brent throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianni Visnadi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Visnadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Visnadi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brent's head. Visnadi misses with a low kick.
Visnadi throws a leg kick but Brent checks it. Visnadi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brent as he avoids it easily. Visnadi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Visnadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brent. Visnadi connects with a high kick. Visnadi moves out of range of the strikes. Visnadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Visnadi takes one to the chin there. Gianni Visnadi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brent misses with a jab to the body
and Visnadi counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brent's corner calls for a 1-2. Brent obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brent throws a body shot but no joy. Visnadi fails to land the takedown. David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Visnadi. Visnadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gianni Visnadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visnadi is defended easily by Brent. Visnadi throws a combination that misses so Brent counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Brent postures up in Visnadi's guard and throws a big left but Visnadi blocks it. Visnadi keeping moving, preventing Brent from controlling successfully. Visnadi is trying to keep Brent in close.
Brent distracts Visnadi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Visnadi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Brent wants to control from the top but Visnadi keeps moving. Visnadi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brent controls the pace. Brent is looking to work some ground and pound but Visnadi has wrist control. Visnadi managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Brent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Visnadi defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Visnadi tries a head kick but it misses.
Visnadi needs to keep his hands up - Brent had a free shot at his head there. Brent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visnadi circles away quickly and effectively. Gianni Visnadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A cross from Brent lands. Visnadi throws a head kick that misses. Brent shoots in for a takedown but Visnadi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Visnadi lands with a slapping head kick. Brent lands with a good body shot. Visnadi looks for the body kick but Brent saw that one coming. Nice sprawl there from Visnadi as Brent shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Visnadi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Visnadi wants to stand up but Brent is controlling the position.
Visnadi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Brent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Visnadi stalling away here and it's allowed Brent to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Visnadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Visnadi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. 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 David Brent will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Brent listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Visnadi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brent sees it coming and avoids it easily. Visnadi misses with a takedown attempt - Brent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Visnadi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Visnadi throws a sloppy head kick and Brent moves out of range easily. Visnadi fails to land the takedown. Visnadi throws a head kick but Brent moves out of range.
Brent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Visnadi pushes Brent away with a front kick. Visnadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brent moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brent loads up on a big right hand but Visnadi slips the punch. Visnadi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Brent has a takedown stuffed. Brent throws a right and a left that Visnadi avoids nicely. Brent throws a hook but Visnadi avoids it easily. Donk. Brent catches Visnadi right on the button with a cross. Visnadi throws a sloppy head kick and Brent moves out of range easily. Brent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Visnadi as he avoids it easily. Brent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visnadi circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from Visnadi. The fighters circling - Brent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brent misses with an uppercut. Visnadi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brent blocks the body kick.
Visnadi slips under a jab. A cross from Brent lands. Visnadi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brent counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. David Brent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Visnadi. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brent is figuring out what he wants to do next. Visnadi wants to control but Brent is keeping busy and won't allow it. Brent trying to control from half guard but Visnadi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Visnadi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brent manages to mount him!
Brent in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brent with good strikes from the mount here! Brent breaks from Visnadi's wrist control and lands an elbow. Brent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Visnadi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Brent trying to control but he's not successful this time. Visnadi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Visnadi is trying desperately to improve position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brent tries to control but Visnadi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Visnadi looks a forlorn figure.
Brent working away from the top, dropping strikes. Brent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Brent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Visnadi is rocked! Brent with the ground and pound from mount. Visnadi is still in real trouble! Can Brent finish him? As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Visnadi working to try and regain half guard.
Brent tries to control but Visnadi wriggling away. Visnadi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight! David Brent showed his dominance in that final round. I think Brent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Brent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Master has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nelson Country's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Country! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nils Master! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Master is looking to clinch but Country is avoiding it.
Country will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Master misses with a body shot.
Country shoots in for a takedown but Master shows good takedown defense. Master misses with a straight right. Master moves into the clinch. Country works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Master is trying to control the position but Country postures up. Country throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Our spies down at at Xtreme Fight Club (easily best in Amsterdam) inform us that Master has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Country is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control. Country is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control. Country looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Country being controlled here momentarily. Country is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Master is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Master has escaped and now he's on top! Master distracts Country with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Country had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Master defends it easily. Country bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Master's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Country stands and throws Master's legs to the side, diving into side control. Country working the strikes but Master uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Country throws a strike but Master avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Master trying to control the position here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Country looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Master pulls Country in close to his closed guard and prevents Country from doing any damage or advancing position. Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Country is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Master wants to sweep but no luck. Country trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Master manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Country trying to control the position.
Country looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Country isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Master stacks Country on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Master! Master working away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Country is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Country dominated that round. That's time! Country's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Country fails in his attempt to clinch. Master thumps Country with a low kick. Country shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Master as he jumps to the side. We've been told by Country's head coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Country looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Master is fending him off so far but Country persists. Nope, Master circles away and we're back to standing. Master connects with an inside leg kick. Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Country. That did some damage! Master throws a low kick but Country avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Country fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him. Master throws a body punch but Country moves out of range. Country slips under a jab. Nelson Country is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crunch! Master slams his shin into Country's torso. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Master feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Country sprawling to the canvas! Country rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Master finish him?!
It looks like Nelson Country has been cut. 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! Master lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Country crumples to the floor! Master milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nils Master! After the fight, Nils Master was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Kush will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Kush! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Mera is now in Kush's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mera wants to pass the guard but Kush is keeping the position. Mera throwing strikes but missing. Mera trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom. Kush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kush is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Mera working some strikes from top position. Kush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mera looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kush trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kush keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass. Kush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mera's guard. Mera looking for a guillotine here but Kush defends easily.
I've been told that Kush has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kush is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kush trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. Kush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kush distracts Mera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mera keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully. Kush throws a big elbow that misses. Mera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kush tries to hold on but Mera pushes him away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mera working for a guillotine from mount but Kush is in no mood to give up. Mera wants to take Kush's back here but Kush is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kush avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mera.
Mera avoids the attempt from Kush to control. Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kush is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mera throws some wild stikes that Kush manages to avoid easily.
Kush bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Kush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mera's head. Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Allstars MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mera is looking to reverse the position. Mera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mera wants to sweep but Kush has passed to side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kush lands an elbow. Mera tries to bench press Kush off him but Kush keeps the position. Kush working the body and head with strikes. Kush trying to control the action but Mera is working from the bottom. Mera manages to get back to half guard. Kush scores with a couple of good hammerfists. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kush scores with a couple of nice shots. Kush drops an elbow to the side of Mera's head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Kush throwing shots but Mera is blocking nicely. Kush trying to control the action but Mera is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Kush dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mera tries to sprawl but Kush drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Mera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mera trying to keep a closed guard but Kush is proving a slippery customer.
Kush throwing strikes from guard but Mera blocks nicely. Mera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mera prevents Kush from getting the reversal. Kush is still trying to improve position. Mera looking to control but Kush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mera throws a strike there. Kush manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Kush is trying to get back to full guard. Kush is refusing to be controlled, as Mera sits in half guard. Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kush keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Kush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mera tries to take his opponent's back but Kush turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Mera working for a triangle but Kush defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kush preventing the sweep. Kush distracts Mera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kush with a nice head shot there. Mera trying to keep a closed guard but Kush is proving a slippery customer.
Mera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kush wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Mera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kush controls the pace. Kush with a nice head shot there. Kush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mera's head. Kush wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving. 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! Kush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bubba Kush has got the better of the ground game so far. Kush tries to free his leg and advance position but Mera is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Kush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Kush gets the takedown into side control. Mera can't do much from the bottom here. Kush connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mera some visible discomfort.
Mera regains half guard. Kush works his foot free and advances to mount. Kush with shots to the head and body - Mera looks very uncomfortable down there. Kush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kush landing strikes from the mount. Kush avoids the attempt from Mera to control. Kush lands a big shot there that rocks Mera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kush landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kush lands with some strikes. Mera tries to hold on but Kush pushes him away. Kush trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kush raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mera is rocked! Mera is squirming around, avoiding Kush's attempts to control the action. Kush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mera hang on? The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kush cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Mera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kush controlling from the full mount. Mera working to try and regain half guard.
Kush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mera is trying desperately to improve position. Kush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kush punishing his opponent with strikes. Kush wants to finish this one by submission but Mera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kush. Mera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kush looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mera covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Kush!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sleed has chosen I'm An Individual as his entrance music. Hugo Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jock Sleed! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sleed swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf. The fighters circling - Sleed throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sleed to the ground. Wolf is now in Sleed's guard. Sleed is adopting a defensive guard. Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wolf is fighting to break Sleed's control of his arms but Sleed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Sleed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. Sleed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Sleed blocks nicely. Sleed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Sleed looking for a sweep. Not yet Sleed, not yet. Sleed pulls Wolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Wolf from doing any damage or advancing position. Wolf 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. Sleed trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jock Sleed was stalling too much, according to the referee. Wolf is looking to clinch. Sleed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wolf clinches. Sleed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sleed. Sleed breaks from the clinch.
Wolf slips under a jab from Sleed. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sleed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolf checks a leg kick. Jock Sleed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sleed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sleed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Sleed. Sleed misses with a low kick. Wolf checks the leg kick. Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sleed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat. Sleed motions for Wolf to come forward. Sleed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wolf fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wolf shoots in and bounces Sleed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf throws a strike but Sleed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Sleed trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sleed passes into half guard. Wolf landing small, sideways elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed dominated that round. That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sleed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sleed defends it nicely. Nice cross by Sleed. Wolf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Sleed misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely. Wolf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sleed throws a low kick but Wolf moves out of range easily. Wolf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sleed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Sleed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolf on the side of the head. Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sleed counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sleed.
Sleed scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf wants to clinch. Sleed connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sleed takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. Sleed gets caught flat footed, as Wolf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Sleed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolf manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Sleed from controlling successfully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wolf pulls Sleed in to control the position. Sleed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sleed stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf. Sleed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sleed pushing down on Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sleed is looking to stall here but Wolf recovers full guard. Sleed controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sleed scoring with punches to the head and body. Sleed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sleed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sleed trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom. Sleed throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Sleed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolf tries to clinch up but Sleed circles away and keeps his distance. Wolf shoots in but Sleed avoids the takedown attempt easily. A bone on bone clash there as Wolf blocks the leg kick.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jock Sleed seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice cross by Sleed. Wolf dives in and grabs Sleed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sleed pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out. Sleed leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sleed lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf checks a leg kick. Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Sleed. A nice combination there by Sleed.
Wolf is rocked! BAM! Sleed delivers a spinning backfist that drops Wolf like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jock Sleed! Jock Sleed decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Bertuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertuccio comes into the arena with He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother blaring out of the sound system. Griswold comes into a darkened arena with his song building. NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giovanni Bertuccio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clark Griswold! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Griswold misses with a right hand enabling Bertuccio to counter with a crisp jab. Bertuccio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griswold lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Giovanni Bertuccio has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Griswold misses with a double jab.
Griswold tries a head kick but it misses.
Griswold lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bertuccio can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Griswold and Bertuccio drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Griswold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Griswold! An out of breath and clearly excited Clark Griswold thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arne Kjolby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Turnbull! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kjolby punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch. Turnbull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kjolby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Turnbull blocks the body kick.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Kjolby. Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Kjolby moved away. Kjolby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kjolby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjolby gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kjolby lands with a right to the head. Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjolby misses with some punches.
Kjolby can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Kjolby misses with a punch on the inside.
Kjolby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjolby lands a hook to the side of the head. Kjolby takes a shot to the head. Turnbull with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turnbull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kjolby avoids it. Turnbull blocks a body shot from Kjolby.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Kjolby avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage. Kjolby lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mark Turnbull has been cut. Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Kjolby backwards. Kjolby lands with a short shot to the head. Kjolby struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjolby controls his hands.
Kjolby tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kjolby blocks a body shot from Turnbull. Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Turnbull on the inside. Kjolby misses with a hook from the clinch. Turnbull tries a body shot but Kjolby blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull. Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kjolby backwards. Kjolby misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turnbull tries a knee to the head but Kjolby blocks it.
Kjolby working aggressively here.
Kjolby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A right handed body shot lands from Kjolby.
A short right from Kjolby. Turnbull landing knees to the body.
Kjolby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull. Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Kjolby's ribcage. Kjolby let out a lung full of air as it connected. Turnbull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kjolby misses with a hook from the clinch. Kjolby misses with a hook from the clinch. Turnbull taking a breather. Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turnbull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kjolby is breathing heavily. Turnbull digs a right hand into Kjolby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kjolby's gas tank. Turnbull works on Kjolby's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turnbull stalling against the cage.
Turnbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kjolby backwards. A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Kjolby takes a shot to the head. Turnbull lands a right hand. Turnbull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kjolby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turnbull lands with a light punch inside. Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Turnbull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kjolby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjolby's elbow. Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kjolby. Turnbull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
Kjolby throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull. A short uppercut from Turnbull. A body shot lands from Turnbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Turnbull. Turnbull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Turnbull. Turnbull working Kjolby over with knees to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Turnbull.
A short left from Turnbull. Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kjolbys head. Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Kjolby controls the action.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kjolby working aggressively here.
Turnbull lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Turnbull dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Turnbull's cut. That's time! Kjolby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Kjolby's front leg. Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Kjolby is rocked! Turnbull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kjolby. A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kjolby is holding his hands too far apart here. Turnbull throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kjolby is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Turnbull! An intense looking Mark Turnbull took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'HEJA SVERIGE!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fakhri El Hashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Hashem has chosen Kassaman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coco Cobb! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fakhri El Hashem! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! El Hashem misses with the combination.
Cobb wants to clinch up but El Hashem keeps it at a distance. El Hashem misses with a straight right. Cobb connects with a leg kick. El Hashem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. El Hashem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away. El Hashem misses with a body shot.
El Hashem tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot. El Hashem takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. El Hashem throws a right and a left that both miss. El Hashem misses the shot to the body. Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cobb wants the takedown. El Hashem is fighting it off but Cobb persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in El Hashem's guard against the cage. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. El Hashem keeping full guard, as Cobb tries to pass. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. El Hashem wants to stand but Cobb is controlling the position. Cobb slips nicely into half guard. Cobb tries to pass to full mount but El Hashem defends it. Cobb is trying to control. El Hashem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cobb tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Hashem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cobb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Hashem has managed to free his arm - good work. Cobb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Hashem sees it coming and defends easily. Cobb is trying to control the action in half guard but El Hashem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cobb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Hashem has managed to free his arm - good work. El Hashem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobb. Cobb works his foot free and advances to mount. Cobb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. El Hashem can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cobb wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. El Hashem wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cobb.
Cobb is working for a guillotine from mount but El Hashem frees his head quite easily.
Cobb trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
El Hashem jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well. Fakhri El Hashem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Hashem throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. El Hashem looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Cobb tries to clinch up. El Hashem digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but El Hashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. El Hashem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout. El Hashem lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right-left combo lands from El Hashem.
Cobb is rocked! Cobb dodges the punch combination from El Hashem.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cobb wants to clinch. El Hashem misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely. El Hashem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now. Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb wants to clinch. Fakhri El Hashem seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobb instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. El Hashem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cobb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Cobb tries to pull guard but El Hashem forces him back to his feet, against the cage. El Hashem is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Hashem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cobb working El Hashem over with knees to the body. El Hashem is breathing heavily. Cobb controlling the action here for a moment.
El Hashem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! El Hashem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
El Hashem misses with a right hand and Cobb counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cobb wants to clinch up but El Hashem keeps it at a distance. Fakhri El Hashem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. El Hashem lands an overhand right. Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching El Hashem on his heels. He'll look to pass El Hashem's guard now, I'm sure. Cobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cobb won't allow El Hashem to get back to his feet. Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but El Hashem is retaining full guard. Cobb trying to control but El Hashem is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Coco Cobb. Horrible takedown attempt by Cobb or perhaps it was just good defense by El Hashem, which made it look bad. Cobb moves into the clinch. Cobb prevents El Hashem from breaking the clinch. Cobb is working for takedown but El Hashem is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Hashem is trying to break free. Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but El Hashem blocks with his arms.
El Hashem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Hashem is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cobb working El Hashem over with knees to the body. El Hashem has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment. Cobb working El Hashem over with knees to the body. Knees to the body from Cobb.
Coco Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! El Hashem is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position. El Hashem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. Cobb working El Hashem over with knees to the body. Cobb has El Hashem pressed against the cage, preventing El Hashem from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but El Hashem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
El Hashem managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cobb tries a knee to the head but El Hashem blocks it.
Cobb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by El Hashem after a bit of a struggle. El Hashem prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb keeps control of El Hashem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. 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 Coco Cobb will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Hashem misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely. El Hashem keeps the fight on the outside. El Hashem scores with a one two! Cobb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb moves in looking to clinch but El Hashem pushes him off. El Hashem circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Hashem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
El Hashem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Hashem throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. El Hashem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cobb or perhaps it was just good defense by El Hashem, which made it look bad. El Hashem misses with a double jab.
El Hashem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb tries to clinch up. Cobb drives through with a takedown into El Hashem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobb pushes down on El Hashem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cobb wants to advance to full mount but El Hashem doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Cobb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Hashem's guard. Cobb is looking for a kimura but El Hashem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cobb to get the leverage. Cobb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Hashem's head. Well, if Cobb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
El Hashem is refusing to be controlled, as Cobb sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cobb looks to land a strike but El Hashem avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cobb trying to control but El Hashem is working from the bottom. Cobb passes El Hashem's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Coco Cobb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. El Hashem is not content to let Cobb control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cobb trying to pass the guard but El Hashem defending well. Cobb is trying to work for a kimura but El Hashem is defending well.
El Hashem is not content to let Cobb control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cobb controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Coco Cobb just wasn't active enough. El Hashem jabs at Cobb's body. El Hashem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. El Hashem closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Hashem swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cobb rushes El Hashem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. El Hashem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cobb landing knees to the head.
El Hashem tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage. Cobb is trying to drag El Hashem to the mat but El Hashem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cobb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Cobb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Cobb passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Hashem! Cobb is looking to work his way around to El Hashem's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Cobb tries to control but El Hashem wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cobb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But El Hashem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from El Hashem! Cobb working for a triangle but El Hashem defends it easily.
Cobb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. El Hashem wants to stand but Cobb has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Cobb controls El Hashem momentarily but El Hashem frees himself. Cobb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Hashem has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cobb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Cobb gets full guard. Cobb trying to control the position.
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but El Hashem defends easily.
Cobb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Hashem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cobb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! El Hashem escapes and throws Cobb's legs to the side, diving into side control! Cobb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Hashem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb had his way with Fakhri El Hashem in that round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
El Hashem misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Hashem thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. El Hashem throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. Cobb looking to score a takedown here. El Hashem is defending well but Cobb drives through and ends up in El Hashem's guard. Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but El Hashem is retaining full guard. Cobb 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. El Hashem keeping full guard, as Cobb tries to pass. Cobb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cobb postures up in El Hashem's guard and throws a big left but El Hashem blocks it. Cobb is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Coco Cobb wasn't doing enough on the ground. El Hashem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb has El Hashem up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. El Hashem won't want to take too many of those. El Hashem is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him. El Hashem has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment. Cobb misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. El Hashem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cobb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. El Hashem is defending well for now. Cobb is trying to trip El Hashem. He has hold of a leg but El Hashem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cobb persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! El Hashem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. El Hashem keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully. Cobb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Coco Cobb just wasn't active enough. El Hashem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
El Hashem looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Fakhri El Hashem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! El Hashem keeps the fight on the outside. El Hashem moves into range and connects with a jab. El Hashem throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease. El Hashem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb. Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Hashem takes a knee to the side of the body. El Hashem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from El Hashem.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but El Hashem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Fakhri El Hashem has been cut. Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb working El Hashem over with knees to the body. El Hashem is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks. Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
El Hashem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. El Hashem is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him. Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Hashem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. El Hashem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Hashem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Coco Cobb showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb! Coco Cobb retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Coco Cobb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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