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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zito Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zito Bandito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Durden's chin.
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zito Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito misses with a wild body shot.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandito throws out the jab.
Bandito looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Bandito looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Durden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Durden gets caught flat footed, as Bandito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bandito prevents Durden from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito is standing up over Durden. Durden looks to escape but Bandito dives into side control.
Durden stops Bandito from passing to mount.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Bandito drags him back down.
Bandito working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bandito lands a decent elbow from side control.
Durden wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bandito working the ground and pound.
Durden is rocked!
Durden on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Durden is still in real trouble! Can Bandito finish him?
Durden is pushing Bandito's head away, looking to escape. Bandito manages to hold on to the position though.
Bandito moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito lands some shots froms side control.
Durden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bandito is working Durden over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Bandito in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bandito lands a strong strike to the head of Durden. That's dazed him! Bandito looking to finish here. Durden is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bandito lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zito Bandito!
Zito Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutality rushes Pick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pick fails to land.
Brutality manages to pull guard.
Brutality keeping full guard, as Pick tries to pass.
Pick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pick tries to free his leg and advance position but Brutality is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pick stays in close to Brutality's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Pick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pick misses the shot to the body.
Brutality tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pick defends well and Brutality ends up having to push Pick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick misses with a knee to the head.
Brutality manages to pull guard.
Pick passes Brutality's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brutality trying to control from the bottom.
Brutality is trying to stand.
Pick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pick wants to pass the guard but Brutality is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Pick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brutality shoots for a double leg takedown but Pick sprawls well. He's pushed Brutality's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality lands with a nice body punch.
Brutality tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brutality somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pick tests Brutality's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pick thuds his right hand into Brutality's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brutality throws a right and a left that Pick avoids nicely.
Brutality darts in looking for a takedown but Pick gets double underhooks and turns Brutality into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pick throws a punch but it's blocked by Brutality.
Pick has a couple of punches blocked by Brutality.
Pick scores with a shot to the side of Brutality's head.
Pick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brutality up against the cage.
Brutality goes for a takedown attempt but Pick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brutality walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pick misses with a low kick as Brutality jumps back.
Brutality has a takedown stuffed.
Pick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ultimate Brutality seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brutality has a couple of punches blocked by Pick.
Pick scores with a shoulder strike.
Brutality decides to pull guard.
Brutality keeping full guard, as Pick tries to pass.
Brutality is looking for a triangle but Pick pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brutality misses with a head kick.
Pick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brutality's head.
Brutality drives through and clinches with Pick against the cage.
Brutality's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brutality takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pick.
Pick pushes Brutality back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brutality as Pick tries to tie him up.
Pick has Brutality pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality blocking some punches.
Brutality tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pick swings wildly with an uppercut but Brutality uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brutality's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brutality tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brutality jumps guard but Pick stands there with Brutality around his waist. Brutality gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pick lands a nice uppercut.
Brutality prevents a body shot from Pick.
Brutality is looking to control Pick's arms but Pick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brutality has his back to the cage.
Pick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pick slowing the pace effectively.
Pick lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality jumps guard but Pick stands there with Brutality around his waist. Brutality gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brutality is looking to break free of the clinch but Pick has double underhooks.
Brutality tries to break the clinch but Pick is controlling the position.
Pick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brutality tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brutality blocks a body shot from Pick.
Pick misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brutality jumps guard but Pick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pick has Brutality pushed against the cage.
Brutality blocks a body shot from Pick.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but Pick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pick is working Brutality over against the cage.
Pick lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Pick.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pick to keep the fight standing.
Pick looking to throw knees to the head but Brutality is blocking nicely.
Pick lands with a left to the head.
Brutality escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pick stuffs the takedown.
Brutality shoots in but Pick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brutality needs to keep his hands up - Pick had a free shot at his head there.
Pick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brutality has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brutality walks straight into a right hand from Pick - that's dropped him! Pick jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brutality from any more punishment! Brutality complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Pick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Syd Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Whitfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Datsik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let The Rhythm Hit Em. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Syd Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Whitfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik misses with a looping left.
Datsik misses with a left hand
and Whitfield counters with a head kick. That will keep Datsik thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Whitfield lets loose with a powerful body kick. Datsik will feel that in the morning.
Whitfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by Whitfield there.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Whitfield slips the punch.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitfield.
A nice combination there by Datsik.
Datsik misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whitfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Datsik gets a clinch.
Datsik blocks an uppercut.
Whitfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Datsik pushes Whitfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitfield manages to break the clinch.
Datsik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Whitfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Datsik misses with a hook
and Whitfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
Whitfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Datsik doesn't seem bothered though.
Datsik misses with a combination
and Whitfield counters with a head kick that wobbles Datsik - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Whitfield sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Whitfield!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Whitfield gave a big smile as he said 'I've been in the gym for a long time and I've had the opportunity to train with and learn from the best fighters in the world - including Dustin Douglas. It's now my time - it's time for me to start my climb to the top of the ladder.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lecter Vlll's half guard.
Sheilds working over Lecter Vlll with some ground and pound. Lecter Vlll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lecter Vlll manages to get to full guard.
Sheilds wants to control from the top but Lecter Vlll keeps moving.
Sheilds advances position into side control!
Sheilds is trying to ground and pound but Lecter Vlll uses the momentary lack of control by Sheilds to regain half guard.
Lecter Vlll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheilds.
Sheilds with the ground and pound but Lecter Vlll uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lecter Vlll looking for a triangle here. Sheilds is fighting it but it looks tight! Lecter Vlll pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sheilds is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
Our winner, Hannibal Lecter Vlll, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
143 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder tries to land a leg kick but Ichimaru saw it coming and moves away.
Ichimaru scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ichimaru misses the jab.
Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ichimaru's head.
Corpsegrinder slips a jab from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Ichimaru misses.
Ichimaru moves out of range as Corpsegrinder strikes.
Ichimaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Corpsegrinder's head coaches at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Ichimaru misses
and Corpsegrinder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corpsegrinder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru scores with a jab.
Ichimaru throws out a leg kick but Corpsegrinder moves out of range and Ichimaru only half commits.
A head kick misses from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder connects with a right hand. Ichimaru shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corpsegrinder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corpsegrinder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kegon Ichimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpsegrinder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ichimaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corpsegrinder's sensitive parts.
Ichimaru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ichimaru throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corpsegrinder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses.
Ichimaru looks to land a right hand but Corpsegrinder moved out of range.
Corpsegrinder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Corpsegrinder misses
and Ichimaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichimaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Ichimaru misses.
Corpsegrinder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder looks to land a combination but Ichimaru avoids it well.
Corpsegrinder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ichimaru is looking to slow Corpsegrinder down with leg kicks.
Ichimaru scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ichimaru is out of range and Corpsegrinder settles back down.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corpsegrinder misses with a left hand
and Ichimaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichimaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ichimaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Corpsegrinder.
Ichimaru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses.
Ichimaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
Corpsegrinder shoots in but Ichimaru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ichimaru takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corpsegrinder avoids a kick to the body.
Ichimaru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corpsegrinder on the side of the head.
Ichimaru scores with a jab. Corpsegrinder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corpsegrinder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Ichimaru lands.
Corpsegrinder looks to land a right hand but Ichimaru moved out of range.
Corpsegrinder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corpsegrinder moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
Ichimaru throws a right hand that misses
and Corpsegrinder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ichimaru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corpsegrinder tightens his grip and picks Ichimaru up, before dumping him to the ground. Ichimaru manages to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Corpsegrinder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ichimaru is keeping the position for now.
Ichimaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corpsegrinder.
Ichimaru trying to keep a closed guard but Corpsegrinder is proving a slippery customer.
Corpsegrinder looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpsegrinder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corpsegrinder won't allow Ichimaru to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder misses with a body kick.
Ichimaru missing with a left hand there. Corpsegrinder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Corpsegrinder misses the target.
Ichimaru moves out of range as Corpsegrinder strikes.
Corpsegrinder scores with a jab to the head.
Corpsegrinder throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichimaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Ichimaru throws an overhand right that lands on Corpsegrinder's shoulder, as Corpsegrinder tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw the jab but Ichimaru is out of range.
Corpsegrinder fakes the leg kick and cracks Ichimaru in the body.
Stardust Corpsegrinder is winning the standup battle so far.
Corpsegrinder ducks under a wild hook from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Corpsegrinder moves out of range easily.
Corpsegrinder shoots in and drives through. Ichimaru sprawls well.
Ichimaru throws out a loose jab but Corpsegrinder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ichimaru looks for the body kick but Corpsegrinder saw that one coming.
Corpsegrinder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corpsegrinder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ichimaru scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ichimaru as he connects with a hook.
Corpsegrinder moves out of range of the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Corpsegrinder.
Ichimaru holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ichimaru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corpsegrinder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corpsegrinder controls the position.
Corpsegrinder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Corpsegrinder lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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!
Corpsegrinder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ichimaru sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ichimaru seems a little lost for a moment, as Corpsegrinder dominates the positioning.
Ichimaru taking a bit of punishment here - Corpsegrinder scoring with strikes.
Ichimaru is trying to improve his position.
Corpsegrinder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Corpsegrinder trying to control the position but Ichimaru is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ichimaru can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru is looking to regain half guard here but Corpsegrinder keeps moving and retains side control.
Corpsegrinder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ichimaru defending against the ground and pound.
Stardust Corpsegrinder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corpsegrinder tries to score with some ground and pound. Ichimaru controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Corpsegrinder seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ichimaru is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ichimaru has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Corpsegrinder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ichimaru tries to bench press Corpsegrinder off him but Corpsegrinder keeps the position.
Ichimaru defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ichimaru takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ichimaru is not content to let Corpsegrinder control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Ichimaru misses.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru lands a head kick!
Ichimaru dodges the punch combination from Corpsegrinder.
Ichimaru lands with a nice body kick.
Ichimaru checks a leg kick.
Ichimaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Corpsegrinder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corpsegrinder moves out of range as Ichimaru throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corpsegrinder feints a jab promting Ichimaru to slip. Corpsegrinder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ichimaru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses.
Ichimaru tried to score with a low kick but Corpsegrinder checks it.
Ichimaru throws a push kick but Corpsegrinder slaps the foot to one side.
Ichimaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corpsegrinder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru misses with a body kick.
Corpsegrinder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corpsegrinder lands the left hand.
Ichimaru throws a right and a left that Corpsegrinder avoids nicely.
Ichimaru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ichimaru cracks the inside of Corpsegrinder's front leg.
Kegon Ichimaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ichimaru in his tracks.
Ichimaru fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichimaru misses with a double jab
and Corpsegrinder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ichimaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ichimaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corpsegrinder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ichimaru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corpsegrinder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corpsegrinder.
A telegraphed right hand from Ichimaru misses the target.
Ichimaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corpsegrinder to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Ichimaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corpsegrinder doesn't seem phased though.
Corpsegrinder moves away from the strike by Ichimaru.
Corpsegrinder cracks Ichimaru with an open hand slap.
Ichimaru catches Corpsegrinder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corpsegrinder scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corpsegrinder looks to throw the jab but Ichimaru is out of range.
Ichimaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corpsegrinder takes a step back to recover.
Corpsegrinder sizes up Ichimaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ichimaru looks for the body kick but Corpsegrinder saw that one coming.
Corpsegrinder throws a right and a left that Ichimaru avoids nicely.
Corpsegrinder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corpsegrinder lands a head kick!
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses.
Kegon Ichimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ichimaru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ichimaru avoids the body shot from Corpsegrinder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru throws a right hand that Corpsegrinder ducks under and follows up with a left that Corpsegrinder also avoids with ease.
Corpsegrinder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corpsegrinder throws a push kick but Ichimaru slaps the foot to one side.
Corpsegrinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corpsegrinder digs a good hook to Ichimaru's body.
Ichimaru misses with a straight right.
Ichimaru throws a low kick, looking for Corpsegrinder's leg but Corpsegrinder calmly moves out of range.
Ichimaru misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corpsegrinder moves away from the strike by Ichimaru.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corpsegrinder blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru moves forwards but Corpsegrinder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stardust Corpsegrinder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corpsegrinder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stardust Corpsegrinder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corpsegrinder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stardust Corpsegrinder!
In his post fight interview, Stardust Corpsegrinder gave a big smile as he said 'He was simply not on my level, whether on the feet or on the ground there's no way he can beat me.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein has chosen Shut 'em Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Borgen Stein!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein misses the body punch
and Silvennoinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silvennoinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silvennoinen working the head and body with strikes.
Stein trying to hold on to Silvennoinen's head to control him but Silvennoinen postures up.
Silvennoinen slips a nice elbow through Stein's hands, connecting with Stein's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silvennoinen is working away from the top position though.
Stein is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silvennoinen is staying active.
Silvennoinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Silvennoinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silvennoinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen trying to control from half guard but Stein is working away.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Silvennoinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Stein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silvennoinen.
Stein actively working from the bottom here.
Silvennoinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Silvennoinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silvennoinen 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.
Silvennoinen not doing much here.
Stein is not content to let Silvennoinen control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stein is looking to control Silvennoinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stein avoid being mounted?
Stein is refusing to be controlled, as Silvennoinen sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Silvennoinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silvennoinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stein keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silvennoinen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a hook.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - Silvennoinen had a free shot at his head there.
Silvennoinen slips under a jab.
Stein takes one on the button.
Stein cracks Silvennoinen with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silvennoinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stein misses with a hook. Silvennoinen ducked under it nicely.
Stein slips under a jab from Silvennoinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab. Stein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Borgen Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvennoinen defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stein won't be happy with that.
Silvennoinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working.
Stein is looking to regain half guard here but Silvennoinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Silvennoinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silvennoinen has control of an arm but Stein manages to advance to Silvennoinen's back!
Stein looking for the choke but no joy.
Stein working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Stein biding his time, controlling Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen is really stuck here.
Stein has good solid back control here.
Silvennoinen wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein is trying to stick to Silvennoinen's back but Silvennoinen is turning into Stein. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stein's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen is pushing down on Stein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stein is fighting to maintain full guard but Silvennoinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silvennoinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seppo Silvennoinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein wants to sweep but Silvennoinen has passed to side control!
Silvennoinen misses with the ground and pound.
Stein tries to control but Silvennoinen manages to take his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvennoinen connects with a big shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein tries to roll but Silvennoinen sticks to his back.
Silvennoinen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stein. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Silvennoinen has Stein flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silvennoinen's guard. Nice work there by Stein.
Silvennoinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stein is aware though and is defending well.
Silvennoinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvennoinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stein postures up.
Stein trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Stein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Stein wants to pass the guard but Silvennoinen is keeping the position.
Silvennoinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stein postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvennoinen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stein defending well as Silvennoinen loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Stein misses.
Silvennoinen misses with the combination.
Stein lands a right hook to the body.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Silvennoinen moves out of range as Stein strikes.
Silvennoinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silvennoinen misses with a low kick as Stein jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Silvennoinen misses.
Stein moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvennoinen.
Stein throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Stein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silvennoinen walks into a left hand.
Stein connects with a jab.
Stein connects with a nice looking jab.
Silvennoinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein throws a series of punches but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Borgen Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvennoinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stein throws out the jab.
Silvennoinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein should have avoided that one.
Borgen Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein throws out a powerful jab.
Silvennoinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a series of wild punches.
Silvennoinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borgen Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stein misses with a straight right.
Silvennoinen scores with a hook.
A jab from Silvennoinen misses.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen dips to his left and cracks Stein with an uppercut!
A jab from Silvennoinen misses.
Silvennoinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvennoinen connects with a jab.
Seppo Silvennoinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvennoinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein looks to land a left hand but Silvennoinen moved out of range nicely.
Stein missing with a left hand there. Silvennoinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silvennoinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silvennoinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein scores with a hook.
Silvennoinen tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silvennoinen slips under a jab.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvennoinen.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein takes a swing at Silvennoinen's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silvennoinen.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Silvennoinen off balance momentarily.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Silvennoinen moves out of range easily.
Silvennoinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silvennoinen is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvennoinen wants to take a breather but Stein is having none of it.
Silvennoinen moves into full mount! Stein won't be happy about that!
Silvennoinen breaks from Stein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgen Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvennoinen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Silvennoinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarface comes to the cage accompanied by where all the good people go?. The crowd seem to be enjoying Garfunkel's choice of entrance music: Haifisch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfunkel shoots in but no luck this time.
Garfunkel scores with a nice strike.
Skarface throws a sloppy head kick
and Garfunkel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skarface!
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.
Skarface defending against the ground and pound.
Garfunkel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Skarface holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Skarface is trying to get back to half guard.
Garfunkel working away.
Garfunkel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garfunkel working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garfunkel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garfunkel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Skarface works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Skarface controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Garfunkel.
Nice strikes from Garfunkel there.
Skarface manages to get to full guard.
Skarface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garfunkel wants to pass the guard but Skarface is keeping the position.
Skarface seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Skarface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garfunkel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garfunkel is looking to work some ground and pound but Skarface has wrist control.
Skarface seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garfunkel wants to get up but he can't break Skarface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skarface pulls Garfunkel in close to his closed guard and prevents Garfunkel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Skarface wants to sweep here but Garfunkel controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarface is trying to control the position but Garfunkel postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Skarface just wasn't active enough.
Skarface scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Skarface.
Good standup being displayed there by Skarface as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface misses with a looping left.
Garfunkel slips a straight right by Skarface.
Garfunkel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skarface's guard.
Garfunkel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garfunkel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skarface tries to buck Garfunkel off but Garfunkel is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Skarface is trying to improve his position.
Garfunkel working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garfunkel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skarface sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Skarface prevents Garfunkel from improving position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garfunkel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skarface struggling a bit here.
Garfunkel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skarface tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garfunkel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garfunkel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skarface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garfunkel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Garfunkel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skarface throws a sloppy body shot
and Garfunkel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skarface's guard now.
Skarface looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garfunkel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skarface controlling the position well.
Skarface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garfunkel is keen to just control but Skarface is a slippery customer.
Skarface is trying is best to control the position here.
Garfunkel misses with a head shot. Skarface uses the momentum to regain guard.
Skarface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarface is trying to keep Garfunkel in close.
Skarface can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garfunkel controls the pace.
Skarface is trying to keep Garfunkel in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Skarface.
A head kick misses from Skarface.
A head kick misses from Skarface.
Garfunkel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skarface sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarface stalks Garfunkel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garfunkel's face. Garfunkel staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarface fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garfunkel throws a sloppy head kick and Skarface moves out of range easily.
Skarface keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skarface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skarface's waist but Skarface gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garfunkel off to one side.
Garfunkel throws a wild body kick that Skarface sees coming a mile off.
Skarface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarface takes a swing at Garfunkel's ribcage but misses.
Skarface looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfunkel is just out of range.
Skarface takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skarface bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garfunkel sneaks back into half guard.
Garfunkel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform us that Garfunkel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Frank Garfunkel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skarface trying to control the position from guard on top but Garfunkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skarface with a nice head shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garfunkel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garfunkel trying to keep a closed guard but Skarface is proving a slippery customer.
Garfunkel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garfunkel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skarface wants to hold on but Garfunkel pushes him away.
Garfunkel has control of Skarface's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skarface regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skarface wants to control but Garfunkel is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Garfunkel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Skarface connects with a jab.
Garfunkel tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarface throws a big shot that misses.
Skarface misses with a body shot.
Skarface throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skarface takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skarface fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garfunkel to the ground. Skarface is now in Garfunkel's guard.
Skarface trying to move into half guard but instead Garfunkel has managed to sweep!
Garfunkel with a nice head shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garfunkel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skarface is rocked!
Skarface is pulling down on Garfunkel's head. It's preventing any offense from Garfunkel, at least for the moment.
Oh Skarface is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garfunkel loads up on a big left hand. Skarface felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Garfunkel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Skarface can't hide his disappointment, as Garfunkel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Garfunkel!
An out of breath Frank Garfunkel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jonas Wolter enters the cage!
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27
150 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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25
152 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante defending well as Wolter loads up on a big left hand.
Calirante scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jonas Wolter has been cut.
Wolter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calirante counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calirante.
Wolter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Calirante as the two fighters clinch.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Wolter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Calirante.
Calirante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolter backwards.
Wolter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Calirante avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolter.
Calirante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Calirante preventing the sweep.
Calirante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wolter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Calirante won't allow Wolter to sweep him here.
Wolter is still trying to improve position.
Calirante passes Wolter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante is controlling the pace.
Wolter tries to roll over but Calirante keeps him under control.
Calirante sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolter wants to get back to full guard.
Calirante wants to free his trapped foot but Wolter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is trying to control but can't.
Wolter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calirante controlling the pace.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Wolter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Santiago Calirante wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Calirante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Wolter misses.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calirante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wolter misses with a straight right.
Wolter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calirante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calirante.
Wolter misses with an uppercut
and Calirante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolter lands with an overhand left.
Wolter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calirante throws out the jab.
Wolter throws a big shot that misses.
Calirante scores with a push kick.
Wolter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolter misses with a right hand
and Calirante holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Calirante wants to stall.
Calirante blocks an elbow strike from Wolter.
Wolter struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Wolter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is looking to control Calirante's arms but Calirante gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wolter has his back to the cage.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolter's elbow.
Calirante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolter takes a shot to the head.
Calirante lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wolter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolter throws an elbow but misses.
Wolter misses with a knee to the head.
Wolter throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calirante gets through Wolter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calirante looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Calirante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolter looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calirante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calirante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calirante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolter will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Wolter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolter throws a lazy right hand but Calirante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolter slips a jab from Calirante.
Wolter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolter.
Wolter looks to throw the jab but Calirante is out of range.
Wolter misses with a double jab
and Calirante counters with a straight right hand.
Calirante is looking to slow Wolter down with leg kicks.
Calirante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolter. Wolter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calirante lands a right hook to the body.
Calirante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calirante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolter, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante pushes Wolter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Calirante.
Calirante gets through Wolter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calirante is defending well for now.
Calirante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calirante pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calirante blocks an elbow strike from Wolter.
Wolter trying to land knees to the body.
Wolter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calirante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago Calirante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Calirante - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calirante gets underhooks to prevent Wolter's takedown attempt.
Calirante breaks from the clinch.
Wolter fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Calirante misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter tried to score with a low kick but Calirante checks it.
Wolter is looking to clinch.
Wolter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Wolter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolter lands a slapping body shot.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calirante's waist but Calirante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolter off to one side.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Wolter.
Wolter throws a jab but it's blocked by Calirante.
Wolter tries to keep at a distance but Calirante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calirante blocks an elbow strike from Wolter.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Wolter controls the action.
Wolter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calirante gets through Wolter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calirante as Wolter tries to tie him up.
Wolter throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante is struggling to control the position.
Calirante blocks an elbow strike from Wolter.
Calirante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Calirante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calirante connects with a solid leg kick.
Calirante tries to work over Wolter's front leg with a kick but Wolter checks it.
Wolter avoids a kick to the body.
Wolter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calirante moves away.
Calirante closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wolter! Calirante dives in looking to finish! Wolter is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Could you be loved. Karol Tarczynski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
192 lbs
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200 lbs
13 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Ben Beast has been cut.
Tarczynski throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarczynski leaves Beast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beast changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tarczynski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tarczynski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beast in the domination position with Tarczynski hanging on.
The referee asks Beast politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Beast prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tarczynski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Beast asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tarczynski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beast off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good control from Tarczynski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Tarczynski 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.
Beast is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elroys Elite Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karol Tarczynski wasn't active enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Tarczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.
Tarczynski misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beast's head backwards.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarczynski tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarczynski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast fails with the takedown
and Tarczynski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarczynski softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Tarczynski scores with a shot to the side of Beast's head.
Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Tarczynski lands an uppercut.
Tarczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Tarczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beast prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.
A short right from Tarczynski on the inside.
Tarczynski stops a takedown attempt from Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Tarczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Tarczynski stalls.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski is pressed up against the cage. Beast has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarczynski down to the mat. Tarczynski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tarczynski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarczynski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tarczynski thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy inform us that Tarczynski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarczynski has Beast pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karol Tarczynski.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Tarczynski lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Beast's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tarczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tarczynski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tarczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tarczynski is defending well.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski throws an elbow that misses.
Beast wants a takedown but no success here.
Tarczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tarczynski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beast is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Tarczynski.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarczynski working aggressively here.
Beast is looking for a takedown.
Tarczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast is working for takedown but Tarczynski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tarczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarczynski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarczynski.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tarczynski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Tarczynski scores with a shot to the side of Beast's head.
Beast has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarczynski after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarczynski.
Beast is working for takedown but Tarczynski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Tarczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarczynski.
Beast being controlled against the cage.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tarczynski has Beast pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarczynski effectively controlling the action here.
Tarczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Still in the clinch, Tarczynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tarczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarczynski tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the cage.
Tarczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Beast's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beast dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarczynski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarczynski tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Beast has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarczynski after a bit of a struggle.
Tarczynski lands an uppercut.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but Beast blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with some punches.
Tarczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarczynski stops a takedown attempt from Beast.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarczynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike.
Beast is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beast is working for takedown but Tarczynski is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarczynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Tarczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beast is rocked!
A hook to the body from Tarczynski.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarczynski digs a right hand into Beast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beast's gas tank.
Tarczynski gets underhooks to prevent Beast's takedown attempt.
Tarczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Beast with a big uppercut! Beast tries to clinch up but Tarczynski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Beast to the mat! Beast covers up and Tarczynski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karol Tarczynski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerenzikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Dom DeNardo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerenzikov. That did some damage!
We've been told by Kerenzikov's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kerenzikov misses with a looping left.
Kerenzikov misses with an uppercut.
Kerenzikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kerenzikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeNardo avoids a wild elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
DeNardo breaks from the clinch.
Kerenzikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerenzikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeNardo looking to score a takedown here. Kerenzikov is defending well but DeNardo drives through and ends up in Kerenzikov's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kerenzikov keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNardo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerenzikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerenzikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Kerenzikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kerenzikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeNardo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kerenzikov stacks DeNardo 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 Kerenzikov!
Kerenzikov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DeNardo is looking for a sweep.
Kerenzikov lands some shots froms side control.
Kerenzikov tries to stand but DeNardo controls the position and pulls Kerenzikov into his guard.
Kerenzikov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov passes DeNardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerenzikov is nestled in close to DeNardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeNardo gets full guard.
Kerenzikov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerenzikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeNardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerenzikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerenzikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeNardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerenzikov stopping the sweep attempt from DeNardo.
DeNardo working for a triangle but Kerenzikov defends it easily.
Kerenzikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeNardo is looking for a triangle but Kerenzikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kerenzikov trying to control but DeNardo is working from the bottom.
Kerenzikov throwing strikes from guard but DeNardo blocks nicely.
DeNardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerenzikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerenzikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerenzikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo tries to buck Kerenzikov off but Kerenzikov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNardo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerenzikov trying to control the position but DeNardo is working away.
DeNardo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kerenzikov off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNardo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kerenzikov trying to control the position but DeNardo manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerenzikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
DeNardo is hanging on to Kerenzikov's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNardo.
Nice jab there from Kerenzikov.
Argivas Kerenzikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNardo moves away.
DeNardo throws a leg kick but Kerenzikov checks it.
DeNardo shoots in and bounces Kerenzikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kerenzikov keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
Kerenzikov wants to stand up but DeNardo is controlling him.
Kerenzikov is trying to keep DeNardo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DeNardo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Argivas Kerenzikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kerenzikov throws a push kick but DeNardo slaps the foot to one side.
DeNardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerenzikov as he jumps to the side.
Kerenzikov moves in looking to clinch but DeNardo pushes him off.
Kerenzikov tries to close the distance and clinch but DeNardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeNardo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kerenzikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNardo.
Kerenzikov throws a right and a left that DeNardo avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo looks to land a body kick but Kerenzikov moved away.
A head kick misses from Kerenzikov.
DeNardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kerenzikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeNardo. DeNardo obviously looking to wear him down.
DeNardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeNardo. Kerenzikov shrugs it off though.
Kerenzikov throws a hook but DeNardo blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNardo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kerenzikov if he has to take too many more of those.
DeNardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kerenzikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeNardo cracks the inside of Kerenzikov's front leg.
Argivas Kerenzikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNardo moves away from the strike by Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov misses the shot to the body.
Kerenzikov doesn't manage to clinch there - DeNardo circles away.
DeNardo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeNardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kerenzikov momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeNardo. That's going to slow Kerenzikov down.
Kerenzikov avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from DeNardo finds it's way through Kerenzikov's defenses.
DeNardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerenzikov as he avoids it easily.
Argivas Kerenzikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom DeNardo.
DeNardo works Kerenzikov's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - DeNardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by DeNardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kerenzikov's hands.
DeNardo lands a body shot.
DeNardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerenzikov swivels and escapes.
DeNardo catches Kerenzikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeNardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kerenzikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeNardo ducks under a wild hook from Kerenzikov.
DeNardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerenzikov misses with the combination.
DeNardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dom DeNardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeNardo moves out of range as Kerenzikov strikes.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch up but DeNardo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerenzikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeNardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov lands a jab.
DeNardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kerenzikov throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kerenzikov's sensitive parts.
DeNardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeNardo lands a jab.
Kerenzikov lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo 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.
Nice shot lands for DeNardo.
Kerenzikov throws a sloppy head kick
and DeNardo counters with a takedown into side control.
Kerenzikov 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.
Kerenzikov dodges the ground and pound from DeNardo.
Kerenzikov parries the strikes from DeNardo easily there. DeNardo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kerenzikov to escape.
DeNardo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerenzikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
DeNardo wants to control for a moment but Kerenzikov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNardo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerenzikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNardo.
DeNardo controlling the action here.
DeNardo prevents Kerenzikov from standing back up.
Argivas Kerenzikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeNardo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is refusing to be controlled, as DeNardo sits in half guard.
DeNardo not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dom DeNardo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kerenzikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov loads up on a big right hand but DeNardo slips the punch.
A jab from Kerenzikov misses.
Kerenzikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kerenzikov misses with a right hand
and DeNardo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeNardo stands up over Kerenzikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DeNardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeNardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerenzikov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerenzikov keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeNardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Argivas Kerenzikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kerenzikov blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kerenzikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kerenzikov looks to land a right hand but DeNardo moved out of range.
Kerenzikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeNardo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeNardo.
DeNardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kerenzikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeNardo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
DeNardo works over Kerenzikov with some ground and pound from guard.
DeNardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kerenzikov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov trying to control from the bottom.
DeNardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kerenzikov defending well though.
Kerenzikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNardo wants to advance to full mount but Kerenzikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
DeNardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeNardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kerenzikov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov has hold of DeNardo's hands but DeNardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeNardo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kerenzikov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
DeNardo wants to pass the guard but Kerenzikov is keeping the position.
DeNardo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo trying to control but Kerenzikov is working from the bottom.
Kerenzikov wants to sweep here but DeNardo controlling him for the moment.
DeNardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerenzikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerenzikov trying to keep a closed guard but DeNardo is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeNardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerenzikov looks to land a body kick but DeNardo moved away.
Kerenzikov throws a series of punches but DeNardo moves out of range.
Kerenzikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeNardo.
DeNardo scores with a jab.
Argivas Kerenzikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerenzikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kerenzikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeNardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kerenzikov's sensitive parts.
Kerenzikov misses with an uppercut. DeNardo saw that one coming.
A lazy left from DeNardo finds it's target.
Kerenzikov throws a combination that misses
and DeNardo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerenzikov looking to control.
DeNardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
DeNardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeNardo cracks Kerenzikov with a good jab.
DeNardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kerenzikov is rocked!
DeNardo slips under a jab from Kerenzikov.
Oh Kerenzikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeNardo.
Kerenzikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kerenzikov misses with a hook to the body
and DeNardo counters with a single leg into guard. Kerenzikov didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerenzikov is keeping the position for now.
DeNardo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeNardo looking to sit in guard and control but Kerenzikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeNardo working for a triangle but Kerenzikov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNardo, not yet.
Kerenzikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerenzikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerenzikov throws a strike but DeNardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeNardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Kerenzikov keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kerenzikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dom DeNardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo looking to sit in guard and control but Kerenzikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kerenzikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerenzikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerenzikov distracts DeNardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeNardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Argivas Kerenzikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNardo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerenzikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kerenzikov throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerenzikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerenzikov throwing strikes from guard but DeNardo blocks nicely.
DeNardo controls Kerenzikov momentarily but Kerenzikov frees himself.
Kerenzikov is in close to DeNardo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeNardo controls Kerenzikov momentarily but Kerenzikov frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerenzikov lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeNardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerenzikov has managed to get both his arms back between DeNardo's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeNardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeNardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeNardo!
Dom DeNardo is the new heavyweight champion!
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