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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mscibor Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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171 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mscibor Olszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olszewicz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maverick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maverick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olszewicz is looking to slow Maverick down with leg kicks.
Olszewicz misses with a head kick.
Olszewicz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maverick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maverick throws a head kick but Olszewicz moves out of range.
Crunch! Olszewicz slams his shin into Maverick's torso.
Olszewicz misses with a head kick.
Olszewicz moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Olszewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Olszewicz missing with knees to the body.
Maverick managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
Maverick avoiding damage as Olszewicz throws knees to the body.
Maverick digs a right hand underneath Olszewicz's ribcage. Olszewicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick managing to block the knees to the body from Olszewicz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olszewicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Olszewicz trying to land knees to the body.
Olszewicz misses with a knee to the head.
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
Olszewicz looks winded!
Olszewicz needs to keep his hands up - Maverick had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Mscibor Olszewicz 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!
Olszewicz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Olszewicz misses
and Maverick counters with a nice body kick.
Maverick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olszewicz under the eye.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Maverick! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Maverick!
A victorious Dan Maverick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nate's Theme. Syatt has chosen Tony Bennett - I wanna be around 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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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Syatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lee Syatt has been cut.
Syatt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Syatt persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Syatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Syatt is out of range.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syatt moves away.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake throws a series of punches but Syatt moves out of range.
Syatt fails with a takedown attempt.
Syatt fails with a takedown attempt.
Nathan Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Syatt.
Drake throws a hook but Syatt avoids it easily.
Drake is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Drake shuts the power down on Syatt. Lights out, game over! Drake is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nathan Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Nathan Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cranky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Lance!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Lance. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lance.
It looks like Cranky Mark has been cut.
Mark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mark trying to advance position but Lance counters by regaining guard.
Mark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mark landing with the ground and pound.
Mark stopping the sweep attempt from Lance.
Lance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mark trying to control but Lance is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lance working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mark.
Our spies down at at Elite Fighting Temple inform us that Lance has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mark's back!
Mark wants to escape the position.
Lance is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mark breaks Lance's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lance wants to sweep but no luck.
Mark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lance looking for a sweep. Not yet Lance, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark stays in close to Lance's body and controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark throwing strikes but missing.
Mark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mark trying to control but Lance is working from the bottom.
Mark passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lance tries to roll over but Mark keeps him under control.
Mark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lance trying to control but Mark postures up.
Lance is trying to control but Mark manages to pass to mount!
Mark content just to control the position here.
Mark lands a couple of good shots and Lance has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mark is working for a rear naked choke. Lance is not defending it well and Mark has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lance refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lance's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cranky Mark!
During a confident post fight interview, Cranky Mark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Snabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shebanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't worry, be happy. Roman Shebanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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263 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rutger Snabel!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snabel looks to land a left hand but Shebanov moved out of range nicely.
Shebanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snabel dips to his left and cracks Shebanov with an uppercut!
Shebanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shebanov tries to keep at a distance but Snabel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shebanov wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shebanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shebanov manages to break the clinch.
Snabel throws a head kick but Shebanov moves out of range.
Snabel is looking to clinch.
Shebanov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shebanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Rutger Snabel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snabel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snabel connects with a leg kick. Shebanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shebanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Snabel as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shebanov throws a looping overhand right but Snabel ducks down to avoid it.
Shebanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Snabel gets a clinch.
Shebanov is trying to break free.
Shebanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snabel has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebanov tries to break the clinch but Snabel is controlling the position.
Shebanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Snabel has double underhooks.
Snabel digs a right hand into Shebanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shebanov's gas tank.
Snabel has Shebanov pressed against the cage.
Shebanov has had enough of the clinch but Snabel keeps him there for the moment.
Shebanov tries to break free but Snabel pushes him back against the cage.
Shebanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
Shebanov is breathing heavily.
Snabel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Shebanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutger Snabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snabel with a jab.
Snabel moves into the clinch.
Snabel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Snabel closes the distance and clinches.
Shebanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snabel tries to land a front kick but Shebanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snabel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snabel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shebanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shebanov throws a jab when Snabel was well out of range.
Shebanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snabel finds it's way round the side to connect with Shebanov's head.
Shebanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snabel.
Snabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shebanov.
Snabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shebanov's hands.
Snabel scores with a hook.
Snabel wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Snabel coming out on top.
Shebanov misses with a looping right.
Shebanov tries to score with a low kick but Snabel moves his leg out of the way.
Shebanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shebanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snabel.
Snabel throws a right hand that Shebanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shebanov also avoids with ease.
Shebanov misses with an uppercut.
Snabel throws a series of punches but Shebanov avoids them all with ease.
Snabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shebanov throws out the jab.
Snabel wants to clinch up but Shebanov keeps it at a distance.
Snabel scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Shebanov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snabel wants to clinch up but Shebanov keeps it at a distance.
Snabel misses with a looping left.
Snabel has Shebanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shebanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snabel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shebanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snabel connects with a leg kick. Shebanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shebanov moves forwards but Snabel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snabel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shebanov swings for the body but Snabel moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Shebanov. Those never looked like landing.
Snabel lands a jab to Shebanov's midsection.
Snabel closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Shebanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shebanov wants to break free but Snabel has control.
Snabel connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Shebanov goes down! Snabel jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Shebanov is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Snabel! Shebanov is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rutger Snabel!
Rutger Snabel very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DPRKorean National Anthem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong Un on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Kim Jong Un has been cut.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Burgundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Un fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Un was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jong Un is defended easily by Burgundy.
Jong Un walks into a left hand.
Jong Un's coach down at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jong Un's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Jong Un slips the punch.
Burgundy lands a big right hand that sends Jong Un crashing to the mat! Burgundy stays standing though and waves Jong Un back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Un.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Burgundy. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Jong Un does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burgundy connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy cracks Jong Un with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jong Un looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burgundy finish him?
Jong Un is rocked!
That has opened up Kim Jong Un's cut even more.
Burgundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Burgundy cracks Jong Un with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jong Un looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burgundy finish him?
Jong Un is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Burgundy throws a push kick but Jong Un slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Un seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jong Un leaves his chin hanging out and Burgundy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jong Un crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Godin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada fails with a takedown attempt.
Godin clinches up with Kawada and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godin tightens his grip and picks Kawada up, before dumping him to the ground. Kawada manages to land in guard.
Godin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kawada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Godin 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.
Kawada wants to sweep but no luck.
Godin wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Godin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego Godin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kawada gets caught flat footed, as Godin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Godin from controlling successfully.
Godin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Godin wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kawada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kawada can't keep his opponent in guard - Godin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Godin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Godin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kawada is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Godin has his hands clasped together but Kawada extends and breaks Godin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kawada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Kawada!
After the fight, Keiji Kawada 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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305 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf slips a straight right by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hrolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiddler moves out of range as Hrolf strikes.
Hrolf misses with a few strikes there.
Fiddler throws a hook to the side of Hrolf 's head but Hrolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hrolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiddler.
A left lands for Fiddler.
Fiddler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fiddler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hrolf at a distance.
Hrolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiddler throws a right hand that misses
and Hrolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fiddler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrolf throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiddler controls Hrolf momentarily but Hrolf frees himself.
Hrolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiddler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hrolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrolf lands a couple of digs.
Fiddler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hrolf .
Hrolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hrolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hrolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hrolf in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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!
Fiddler is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf misses with the ground and pound.
Fiddler taking a bit of punishment here - Hrolf scoring with strikes.
Hrolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddler keeps working.
Fiddler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Hrolf lands a nice forearm strike.
Hrolf misses with the ground and pound.
Fiddler struggling a bit here.
Hrolf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fiddler is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hrolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiddler is keen to just control but Hrolf is a slippery customer.
Hrolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiddler.
Fiddler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hrolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiddler is pressing down on Hrolf 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hrolf is holding on for now.
Hrolf manages to get to full guard.
Hrolf wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hrolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fiddler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiddler with a nice head shot there.
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hrolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Hrolf , not yet.
Fiddler trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf trying to keep a closed guard but Fiddler is proving a slippery customer.
Fiddler distracts Hrolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hrolf scores with a takedown into Fiddler's guard.
Fiddler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fiddler preventing the sweep.
Fiddler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hrolf 's head.
Fiddler is in close to Hrolf 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hrolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiddler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler wants to control from the top but Hrolf keeps moving.
Fiddler 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.
Fiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiddler is one step ahead there.
Hrolf controlling Fiddler's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hrolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiddler misses with a hook
and Hrolf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fiddler's guard now.
Hrolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fiddler is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf working away.
Fiddler is trying to improve his position.
Hrolf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fiddler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fiddler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrolf misses with the ground and pound.
Tallak Hrolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hrolf wants to control but Fiddler is keeping him busy.
Hrolf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fiddler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hrolf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hrolf throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fiddler works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf working over Fiddler with some ground and pound. Fiddler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fiddler wants to get back to full guard.
Hrolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fiddler gets back to full guard.
Hrolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiddler has momentary wrist control but Hrolf slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrolf works over Fiddler with some ground and pound from guard.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Fiddler keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hrolf 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fiddler trying to keep a closed guard but Hrolf is proving a slippery customer.
Fiddler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiddler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hrolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hrolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrolf connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hrolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hrolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fiddler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hrolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiddler can pounce on him.
Fiddler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hrolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiddler misses with a leg kick.
Hrolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiddler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrolf lands a right hook to the body.
Hrolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a kick to the body.
Hrolf punishes Fiddler's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf lands a leg kick that knocks Fiddler off balance momentarily.
Hrolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiddler sizes up Hrolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick
and Hrolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hrolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hrolf working Fiddler over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrolf is trying to control. Fiddler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hrolf prevents Fiddler from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hrolf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fiddler is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hrolf lands a nice short elbow.
Hrolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hrolf stalling away here and it's allowed Fiddler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Freddie Fiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf stands up over Fiddler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hrolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hrolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Fiddler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Fiddler!
Fiddler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hrolf 's head.
Hrolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiddler trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf is trying to control the position but Fiddler postures up.
Hrolf pulls Fiddler in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hrolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fiddler.
Hrolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiddler's guard.
Tallak Hrolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hrolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiddler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hrolf works over Fiddler with some ground and pound from guard.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Fiddler keeps moving.
Fiddler wants to sweep here but Hrolf controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiddler has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hrolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fiddler looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiddler, not yet.
Hrolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hrolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiddler is retaining full guard.
Fiddler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hrolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hrolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hrolf throwing strikes from guard but Fiddler blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiddler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tallak Hrolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hrolf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tallak Hrolf !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
144 lbs
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147 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros with a hook.
Silver connects with a body shot that sends Medeiros's belly button to the back.
Silver lands a nice shot that snaps Medeiros's head back.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Medeiros just leaning against Silver, taking a breather.
Medeiros wants to stall.
Medeiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Medeiros looking to stall.
Medeiros misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Medeiros fails to land.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Silver stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Medeiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Medeiros misses with a punch to the body.
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver throws a leg kick but Medeiros checks it.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Silver staying out of range there.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
A big left from Silver misses.
Medeiros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Medeiros counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Medeiros trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silver seems keen to control Medeiros's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throwing strikes but missing.
Silver keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medeiros with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver trying to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silver scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver works Medeiros's body with a nice hook.
Silver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros throws a nice looking combination but Silver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silver lands a head shot.
Medeiros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
Medeiros digs a good body shot into Silver's ribs.
Silver tries a low kick but Medeiros avoids it.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Silver.
Silver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medeiros dives in for a single leg takedown but Silver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medeiros digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
Medeiros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medeiros misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver is keeping busy.
Medeiros has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Medeiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Medeiros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silver is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silver.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Medeiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medeiros takes a shot to the head.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver stalling in the clinch.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Silver pushes Medeiros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medeiros manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with some punches.
Medeiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medeiros stalling the fight.
A short right from Silver.
Medeiros stalling in the clinch but Silver improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jose Medeiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Medeiros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medeiros somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silver.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver thuds a left hand into Medeiros's body.
Silver slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Silver misses with a left hand
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver cracks Medeiros with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver 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.
Silver misses the body punch
and Medeiros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silver wants to stand up but Medeiros is controlling him.
Medeiros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silver keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Medeiros working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Silver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silver is controlling Medeiros's posture.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Silver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silver.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver digs a good body shot into Medeiros's ribs.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros dodges the punch combination from Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
Medeiros misses with a looping right.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a takedown into side control.
Silver tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silver wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medeiros is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silver connects with a crisp jab.
Medeiros has a takedown stuffed.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silver.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt.
Nathan Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands with a cross.
Silver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver throws a hook but Medeiros avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Silver. No joy for Medeiros on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros slips a jab from Silver.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silver!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros swings around for an armbar but Silver sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Medeiros's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver stays in close to Medeiros's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathan Silver.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Silver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Silver as he connects with a hook.
Silver catches Medeiros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Silver there.
Medeiros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Medeiros moves forwards but Silver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Medeiros.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
Medeiros moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Silver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silver.
Medeiros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Medeiros misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Medeiros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Medeiros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silver sizes up Medeiros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Medeiros avoids the body shot from Silver.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Medeiros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Medeiros persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.
Silver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver tries to move into range but Medeiros moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Silver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Medeiros duly obliges.
Silver misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Medeiros with that takedown attempt.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Medeiros takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Medeiros ducks down to avoid it.
Medeiros feints a jab promting Silver to slip. Medeiros then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Medeiros takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Medeiros being controlled against the cage.
Jose Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Medeiros fails to land.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Medeiros is keeping busy.
Medeiros takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Silver.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Medeiros wants to stall.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Medeiros scores with a shoulder strike.
Medeiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Medeiros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Silver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Medeiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver throws a body kick that misses.
Nathan Silver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver is the new bantamweight champion!
Nathan Silver gave a mention to Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell tried to score with a low kick but Koltun checks it.
Campbell throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Campbell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell lands with a cross.
Campbell misses with a kick to the body
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Campbell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Finland, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koltun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koltun wants to control for a moment but Campbell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Koltun seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campbell!
Koltun wants to control the pace but Campbell is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun thowing shots but they're missing.
Campbell wants to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Campbell taking shots to the head.
Koltun with the ground and pound from mount.
Campbell wants to control but Koltun is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun wants to control but instead Campbell manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Koltun 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.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koltun in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
Wayne Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun goes for a double leg but Campbell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campbell continues to drive forward.
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koltun blocks it with crossed arms.
Koltun breaks the clinch.
Koltun lands with an uppercut that bounces Campbell off the cage and back into range.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Koltun moved away.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
Koltun with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with an uppercut
and Koltun counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Koltun is still trying to improve position.
Koltun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ksawery Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to keep Koltun in close.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koltun keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Campbell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell clinches up with Koltun and pushes him back against the cage.
Koltun lands a left hand.
Koltun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Campbell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koltun backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun stalling in the clinch but Campbell improves position.
Koltun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Koltun throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell misses the jab.
Wayne Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Koltun finds it's way through Campbell's defenses.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Koltun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell tests Koltun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koltun counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Koltun tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Campbell misses.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Wayne Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell slips a straight right by Koltun.
The crowd cheers as Campbell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koltun doesn't seem phased though.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun swinging wildly here.
Campbell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses the jab.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Koltun slips a jab from Campbell.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun throws a series of strikes that have Campbell backpedaling.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell scores with a leg kick.
Campbell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koltun. That did some damage!
Koltun's corner calls for a 1-2. Koltun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ksawery Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun slips under a jab from Campbell.
Campbell lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Campbell scores with a hook.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Campbell.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Koltun connects with a high kick.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Campbell can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbell, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown. Campbell fights it but they end up in guard.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun content to stall in guard here.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksawery Koltun!
Ksawery Koltun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas comes to the cage accompanied by Furious Angels by Rob Dougan. Tony Siblas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Armstrong's chin.
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249 lbs
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240 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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Siblas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siblas looks for the body kick but Armstrong saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siblas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siblas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siblas lands with a right hand.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armstrong looks winded!
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siblas scores with a shot to the body.
Siblas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
Siblas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siblas drops Armstrong with a big left hand! Armstrong is injured, injured bad! Siblas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Siblas!
Tony Siblas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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