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D 125 : Gora vs Smokeleaf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi comes to the cage accompanied by Turisas -Take the day!. Neck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the jungle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sakari Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmi counters with a head kick. That will keep Neck thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nurmi connects with an inside leg kick.
Neck clinches.
Nurmi managing to block the knees to the body from Neck.
Nurmi has Neck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neck tumbling to the mat - Nurmi dives into Neck's guard.
Nurmi passes into half guard.
Nurmi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmi is thwarting Neck's attempts to control the position.
Neck has hold of Nurmi's hands but Nurmi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi stalling.
Neck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neck wants to get back to full guard.
Neck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmi.
Neck wants to improve his position but Nurmi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmi is looking for a kimura but Neck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmi to get the leverage.
Nurmi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nurmi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neck taking some punishment here, with Nurmi in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neck is looking for a triangle but Nurmi pushes his legs off easily.
Neck is looking to stand up but Nurmi isn't so interested in that idea.
Neck looking for a guillotine here but Nurmi defends easily.
Neck wants to hit a switch here but Nurmi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neck there!
Neck working to try and regain half guard.
Neck is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi looking to finish Neck with some ground and pound. This is bad for Neck!
Nurmi trying to control but Neck is having none of it.
Nurmi landing shots from mount.
Nurmi dominating with strikes here.
Nurmi is working for a guillotine from mount but Neck frees his head quite easily.
Neck is trying to stand.
Nurmi lands with some strikes.
Nurmi looking to control but Neck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi lands a big shot there that rocks Neck but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Neck tries to hold on but Nurmi pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neck is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nurmi is staying active.
Nurmi unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi avoids the attempt from Neck to control.
Nurmi wants to control but Neck has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Neck is staying active underneath Nurmi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neck is looking for a sweep. Nurmi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neck gets back to full guard.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Nurmi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmi lands with a shot to the body.
Nurmi tries to clinch but Neck is having none of it.
Nurmi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Neck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurmi won't be happy with that.
Neck 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nurmi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nurmi tries to buck Neck off but Neck is having none of it.
Neck postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurmi manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck looks to land a strike but Nurmi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nurmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neck can do to turn this around?
Neck throwing strikes from guard but Nurmi blocks nicely.
Neck won't allow Nurmi to sweep him here.
Nurmi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Neck uses it to pass to side control.
Neck creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Neck in side control lands a decent elbow.
Neck is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurmi is defending well.
Neck tries to advance to mount but Nurmi denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Neck.
Sakari Nurmi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neck in side control, throwing shots but Nurmi defends.
Nurmi dodges the ground and pound from Neck.
Nurmi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Neck.
Neck working the ground and pound but Nurmi is defending the strikes.
Neck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neck with the ground and pound but Nurmi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck is looking for a kimura here.
Neck is working for a submission of some sort.
Neck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmi sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neck lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neck looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nurmi advances to half guard.
Neck is not content to let Nurmi control the position.
Nurmi drops an elbow to the side of Neck's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Neck is looking to improve his position but Nurmi isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nurmi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Neck tries for a takedown but Nurmi circles away easily
and Nurmi counters with a good low kick that Neck was not able to check.
Neck shoots for a takedown but Nurmi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmi wants to clinch.
Neck shoots in and gets a takedown into Nurmi's guard.
Neck throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurmi looking to control.
Neck throws a big elbow that misses.
Neck has gone for a leg lock! Nurmi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Neck's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nurmi landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neck has his foot on Nurmi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmi stands up over Neck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck keeping moving, preventing Nurmi from controlling successfully.
Neck is looking to stand up but Nurmi isn't so interested in that idea.
Neck keeping full guard, as Nurmi tries to pass.
Nurmi preventing the sweep.
Nurmi throwing strikes from guard but Neck blocks nicely.
Neck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neck throws a strike but Nurmi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Neck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neck.
Neck landing with the ground and pound.
Nurmi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nurmi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmi has managed to get both his arms back between Neck's legs - danger averted.
Nurmi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neck is trying to control the position but Nurmi postures up.
Nurmi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck has his foot on Nurmi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmi works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches inform us that Neck has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurmi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmi connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmi passes into half guard.
Neck wants to improve his position but Nurmi is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmi lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neck works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakari Nurmi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Nurmi!
Sakari Nurmi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Granite chin |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quentin Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Riley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley lands a head shot.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riley quickly recovers to half guard.
Costa misses with a head shot. Riley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley pulls Costa in close to prevent any damage.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa stands up over Riley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa postures up and lands a big shot to Riley's brow.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
Riley wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
Costa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Costa chips away with some ground and pound.
Riley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Riley has wrist control.
Costa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Costa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Riley.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa shoots and misses
and Riley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Costa is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Riley coming out on top.
Riley connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Costa has his takedown stuffed
and Riley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Quentin Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riley defends it nicely.
Costa moves forwards but Riley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riley cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Riley cracks Costa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Costa is rocked!
Costa glances at the clock... BAM! Riley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Costa crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Costa is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Riley!
A relieved looking Grant Riley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Imer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imer throws a body punch but Duddy moves out of range.
Duddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imer counters with a single leg into guard. Duddy didn't expect that.
Duddy 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.
Imer wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Imer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Imer trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddy is looking to stand up but Imer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Imer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duddy won't be happy with that.
Duddy is looking for a sweep.
Imer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Duddy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duddy keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy stops Imer from passing to mount.
Imer trying to control the action but Duddy is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Imer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imer trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
Duddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Imer passes Duddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duddy wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imer tries to pass to full mount but Duddy defends it.
Duddy wants to control but Imer passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Imer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Imer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duddy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duddy misses with an uppercut
and Imer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Duddy!
Imer has knee on belly momentarily but Duddy bucks him off and regains half guard.
Duddy tries to roll over but Imer keeps him under control.
Richard Imer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Imer is pressing down on Duddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duddy is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imer seems to be working for a kimura but Duddy defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy is trying to stand.
Imer is taking a breather. Duddy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Imer trying to control the action but Duddy is working from the bottom.
Imer prevents Duddy from improving his position.
Imer wants to pass to mount but Duddy is defending the position.
Duddy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Imer wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Imer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duddy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Imer, into his guard.
Imer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duddy is looking to stand up but Imer won't let him.
Duddy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Imer, up you get!
Duddy misses with a looping left.
Imer misses with a wild body shot.
Declan Duddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Imer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Duddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duddy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imer was well out of range. Poor timing from Duddy.
Imer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duddy with a nice cross.
Duddy wants to land a leg kick but Imer is out of range.
Jab, jab by Imer - just one landing.
Imer lands a body shot.
Imer tries to clinch up.
Declan Duddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duddy lands a head shot.
It looks like Richard Imer has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Imer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duddy.
Duddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duddy looks to land a right hand but Imer moved out of range.
Duddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Imer is defended easily by Duddy.
Duddy misses with a leg kick
and Imer counters with a shoot takedown. Duddy fights it but they end up in guard.
Imer trying to control but Duddy is working from the bottom.
Duddy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Imer throws a sloppy head kick and Duddy moves out of range easily.
Imer's corner calls for a 1-2. Imer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Imer takes a swing at Duddy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Imer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Imer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
That kick from Imer tenderised Duddy's leg. Duddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duddy misses with a combination
and Imer counters with a shoot takedown. Duddy fights it but they end up in guard.
Duddy keeping moving, preventing Imer from controlling successfully.
Imer prevents Duddy from getting back to his feet.
Duddy looking to control.
Imer is pushing down on Duddy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duddy is fighting to maintain full guard but Imer has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imer trying to control from Duddy's half guard. Duddy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Imer content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer is looking to advance position but Duddy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Duddy wants to stand but Imer is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Imer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imer is pressing down on Duddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duddy manages to get himself to full guard.
Imer looking to sit in guard and control but Duddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Richard Imer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duddy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duddy wants to stand but Imer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duddy has managed to get both his arms back between Imer's legs - danger averted.
Duddy wants to stand and escape but instead Imer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy keeping full guard, as Imer tries to pass.
Duddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Imer postures up.
Imer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duddy trying to keep a closed guard but Imer is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Imer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Imer wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Declan Duddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duddy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imer controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duddy throws an overhand right that lands on Imer's shoulder, as Imer tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Imer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Imer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wakka Pakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Bunt has chosen Rock The Casbah as his entrance music. Sed El Bunt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wakka Pakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sed El Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Bunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Sed El Bunt has been cut.
Pakka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Bunt.
Pakka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Bunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Wakka Pakka has been cut.
El Bunt 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.
Pakka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but El Bunt checks it well.
El Bunt avoids the body shot from Pakka.
El Bunt thuds his right hand into Pakka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Pakka misses.
El Bunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Bunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Pakka slips a straight right by El Bunt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pakka.
El Bunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by El Bunt as he connects with a hook.
El Bunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Bunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pakka will feel that in the morning.
El Bunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pakka misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pakka dodges an elbow strike from El Bunt.
El Bunt is trying to stall.
Pakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
El Bunt is looking for a takedown.
Wakka Pakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sed El Bunt.
Pakka scores with a shoulder strike.
El Bunt wants a takedown.
El Bunt stalling in the clinch but Pakka improves position.
Pakka is leaning against El Bunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Bunt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pakka wants to break free but El Bunt has control.
El Bunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pakka's defenses.
El Bunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pakka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pakka tries to break free but El Bunt pushes him back against the cage.
Pakka breaks the clinch.
El Bunt catches Pakka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Pakka misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt throws a body punch but Pakka moves out of range.
El Bunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pakka counters with a nice low kick that buckles El Bunt's knee momentarily.
Pakka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakka misses with a looping right.
Pakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Bunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Bunt lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Bunt. Pakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Bunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Bunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Pakka stalling the fight.
El Bunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pakka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from El Bunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pakka.
Pakka wants to break free but El Bunt has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pakka's defenses.
Pakka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Bunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Pakka lands but El Bunt takes it in his stride.
Pakka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pakka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Bunt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pakka's head.
El Bunt thuds his right hand into Pakka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by El Bunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Bunt misses with a head kick.
El Bunt swings for the body but Pakka moves out of range.
El Bunt avoids a kick to the body.
Pakka is looking to land body kicks.
El Bunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Bunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Bunt throws a hook but Pakka avoids it easily.
El Bunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pakka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! El Bunt scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt misses with a double jab.
Pakka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Bunt's head.
Pakka throws a body shot but no joy.
El Bunt lands with a right hand.
Pakka is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Pakka.
El Bunt misses with a low kick.
El Bunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Bunt checks a leg kick.
El Bunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wakka Pakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Bunt.
El Bunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pakka throws a jab but it's blocked by El Bunt.
El Bunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Pakka counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Pakka does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wakka Pakka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
El Bunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Pakka thuds his shin into the meat of El Bunt's side.
El Bunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Pakka.
El Bunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakka.
Wakka Pakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Pakka lands a glancing blow to the side of El Bunt's head.
Pakka throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Bunt.
Pakka misses with a body shot.
El Bunt throws a right hand that Pakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Pakka also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from El Bunt.
El Bunt walks into a stiff left hand from Pakka.
El Bunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pakka can pounce on him.
Pakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but El Bunt checks it well.
El Bunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pakka.
Pakka misses with a leg kick
and El Bunt counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt checks a leg kick.
Pakka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pakka is rocked!
El Bunt Throws a clean left jab. El Bunt Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Pakka's chin! Pakka crumbles to the ground and El Bunt follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by El Bunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sed El Bunt!
After the big win, Sed El Bunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yun Fat Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Royler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royler has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
173 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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34
182 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yun Fat Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Royler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chow throws an overhand right that lands on Royler's shoulder, as Royler tries to avoid the shot.
Chow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chow lands a front kick.
Royler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royler lands a left and a right that send Chow crashing to the mat, dazed. Royler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royler scoring well with a low kick there.
Chow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Royler throws a leg kick but Chow moved away.
Chow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Royler, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royler working aggressively here.
Chow working aggressively here.
Royler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chows head.
Chow blocks a body shot from Royler.
Chow misses with a body punch.
A short right from Royler.
Chow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chow tries to land knees in the clinch but Royler avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Chow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Royler tries a body shot but Chow blocks it.
Royler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Royler as the two fighters clinch.
Chow working aggressively here.
Royler lands a nice shot to the body.
Royler lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Royler.
Chow is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chow working aggressively here.
Chow blocks a body shot from Royler.
Chow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Royler tries a body shot but Chow blocks it.
Royler dodges an elbow strike from Chow.
Royler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Royler avoids it.
Royler avoids a wild elbow strike from Chow.
Royler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Royler blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royler.
Chow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Royler blocks an elbow strike.
Royler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chow throws an elbow but misses.
Chow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Royler lands a right hand.
Chow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chow gets through Royler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Royler lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chow throws a punch but it's blocked by Royler.
Chow misses with a punch on the inside.
Royler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chow backwards.
Royler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chow misses with some punches.
Royler throws a punch but it's blocked by Chow.
Royler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chow blocks a body shot from Royler.
Royler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Royler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chow blocks a body shot from Royler.
Royler tries a body shot but Chow blocks it.
Royler lands an uppercut.
Royler tries to throw a body punch but Chow avoids it by throwing Royler back against the cage.
Royler avoids a wild elbow strike from Chow.
Royler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Royler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chow swings wildly with an uppercut but Royler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royler blocking some punches.
Chow misses with some punches.
Royler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Royler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Royler as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royler digs a right hand into Chow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chow's gas tank.
Chow has a couple of punches blocked by Royler.
Royler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chow's elbow.
Royler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chow misses with a low kick.
Royler jabs at Chow's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Royler, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chow.
Royler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chow throws a body punch but Royler moves out of range.
Royler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chow. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Royler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Royler.
Royler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chow rushes Royler and presses him up against the cage.
Chow misses with a punch to the body.
Roy Royler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chow has a couple of punches blocked by Royler.
Royler prevents a body shot from Chow.
Royler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Royler - that landed with a thud.
Chow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Royler avoids it.
Royler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Royler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Royler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chow backwards.
Royler struggles to land a body shot inside as Chow controls his hands.
Royler lands a right hand.
Chow is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chow swings wildly with an uppercut but Royler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chow backwards.
Oh Chow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Royler on the inside.
Royler creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chow drops to his knees and Royler pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Royler!
An intense looking Roy Royler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Not talking so much shit now, are we? I challenge Cajun Xander, a fight to the death!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Oldz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blanket on the ground. Vit Tu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robin Oldz's chin.
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33
214 lbs
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31
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Oldz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oldz misses with a wild body shot.
Tu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oldz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oldz just misses with a punch to the body.
Oldz throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vit Tu has been cut.
Oldz misses with a low kick as Tu jumps back.
Oldz pushes Tu up against the cage in a clinch.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oldz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tu is breathing heavily.
Tu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good body shot from Oldz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oldz lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oldz.
Nice body punch from Oldz.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Oldz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oldz lands a knee to the head.
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oldz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oldz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oldz lands a good knee to the midsection. Tu won't want to take too many of those.
Oldz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oldz connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Oldz.
Oldz lands a good knee to the midsection. Tu won't want to take too many of those.
Oldz lands a good knee to the midsection. Tu won't want to take too many of those.
Oldz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Nice defenses there by Oldz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oldz.
Oldz throws a leg kick which misses Tu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tu tries to avoid it.
Oldz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tu's calf.
Oldz has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oldz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vit Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Oldz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oldz lands a knee to the body.
Tu letting Oldz take a breather here.
Tu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Oldz crunches a lovely knee into Tu's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oldz obliges.
Oldz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Oldz has him pressed against the cage.
Oldz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oldz scores with a knee to the head.
Oldz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oldz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Oldz.
Oldz with a knee to the head.
Oldz is struggling to control the position.
Oldz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tu tries to pull guard but Oldz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oldz.
Oldz lands a nice knee to the body.
Oldz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oldz working Tu over with knees to the body.
Oldz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oldz smiles and moves away.
Oldz connects with a high kick.
Oldz lands a big head kick that sends Tu tumbling to the mat! Oldz takes a step backwards and waves Tu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oldz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Tu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oldz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oldz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tu seems to have got his legs back now.
Oldz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oldz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oldz pushes Tu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oldz smiles and moves away.
Oldz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oldz gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Tu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Oldz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vit Tu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oldz.
Oldz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oldz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oldz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oldz rushes Tu and presses him up against the cage.
Oldz breaks the clinch.
Oldz rushes Tu and presses him up against the cage.
Oldz landing knees to the body.
Tu jumps guard but Oldz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Knees to the body from Oldz.
Oldz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tu jumps guard but Oldz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oldz crunches a lovely knee into Tu's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oldz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oldz closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oldz.
Tu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oldz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oldz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vit Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oldz scores a nice knee to the body.
Oldz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oldz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tu up against the cage.
Oldz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tu letting Oldz take a breather here.
Oldz with a knee to the head.
Robin Oldz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tu jumps guard but Oldz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oldz misses with an elbow over the top.
Oldz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oldz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Oldz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oldz presses Tu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Oldz.
Oldz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tu's face.
Oldz landing knees to the body.
Oldz with a knee to the head.
Oldz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oldz lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oldz.
Oldz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tu's face.
Tu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oldz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tu fails to pull guard.
Oldz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tu or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Oldz.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oldz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oldz obliges.
Oldz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oldz landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oldz scores a nice knee to the body.
Oldz breaks from the clinch.
Oldz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oldz tries to clinch but Tu moves out of range.
Oldz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oldz. That one must have hurt.
Robin Oldz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oldz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oldz tries to clinch but Tu is having none of it.
Tu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oldz.
Oldz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tu throws a shot from downtown. Oldz moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oldz tries to clinch but Tu moves out of range.
Oldz has closed the distance and engaged Tu in a clinch.
Tu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oldz uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oldz pushes down on Tu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oldz controlling the action here.
Tu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oldz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oldz's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tu lands punches and elbows.
Tu looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Oldz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vit Tu's cut.
That's time! Tu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice shot lands for Tu.
Oldz connects with a solid leg kick.
Oldz throws a leg kick which misses Tu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tu tries to avoid it.
Tu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oldz is fending him off so far but Tu persists. Nope, Oldz circles away and we're back to standing.
Oldz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tu tries to pull guard but Oldz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oldz to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vit Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Oldz has him pressed against the cage.
Tu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oldz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oldz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oldz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oldz obliges.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oldz obliges.
Oldz lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oldz lands a knee to the body.
Oldz connects with a knee to the head.
Tu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oldz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oldz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tu fails to pull guard.
Oldz breaks from the clinch.
Oldz misses with a body shot.
Tu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oldz wants to clinch up but Tu keeps it at a distance.
Oldz swings for the body but Tu moves out of range.
Oldz moves into range and clinches up with Tu.
Oldz stalls.
Oldz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tu is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oldz is trying to maintain a safe position but Tu gets an underhook and turns Oldz into the cage.
Tu tries to pull guard but Oldz won't allow it.
Oldz trying to land knees to the body.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Oldz has him pressed against the cage.
Tu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oldz walks away with a smile on his face. Tu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oldz moves away.
Robin Oldz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tu misses with a looping left.
Oldz connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Oldz misses.
Oldz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oldz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tu shoots in looking for a takedown but Oldz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Oldz.
Oldz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oldz darts in trying to clinch
letting Tu counter with a right hand.
Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Oldz has Tu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oldz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oldz stalls.
Oldz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tu is defending well for now.
Oldz stalling the fight.
Tu tries to pull guard but Oldz won't allow it.
Tu takes a shot to the head.
Tu tries to pull guard but Oldz won't allow it.
Oldz connects with a knee to the head.
Oldz missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oldz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tu backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Oldz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oldz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oldz smiles and moves away.
Oldz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tu rather than just go for the knockout.
Tu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oldz moves in looking to clinch but Tu pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oldz throws a leg kick which misses Tu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tu tries to avoid it.
Tu misses with a wild body shot.
Oldz looks to clinch
and Tu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oldz, right into the meat.
Vit Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Oldz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oldz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Oldz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oldz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Oldz!
Robin Oldz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Pozsar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsar comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Minutes To Midnight. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zorba The Greek enters the cage!
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Pozsar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek lands with a right hand.
Pozsar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pozsar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pozsar connects with a solid leg kick.
The Greek darts in trying to clinch
and Pozsar counters with a leg kick.
Pozsar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pozsar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pozsar connects with a solid leg kick.
The Greek tries to clinch there but Pozsar circles away.
Pozsar scores with a leg kick.
Pozsar instigates a clinch.
The Greek tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pozsar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Greek misses with a straight right.
The Greek throws a nice looking combination but Pozsar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pozsar works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Pozsar.
Pozsar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozsar is looking to slow The Greek down with leg kicks.
The Greek misses with a wild combination.
Pozsar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pozsar thumps The Greek with a low kick.
The Greek scores with a nice strike.
Pozsar moves away from the strike by The Greek.
The Greek misses with a double jab.
Pozsar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Greek.
The Greek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Greek avoids the head kick by Pozsar.
The Greek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pozsar.
A clash of legs there as The Greek blocks the low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Greek throws a series of punches but Pozsar moves out of range.
We've been told by Pozsar's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from The Greek misses.
No joy there for The Greek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Greek wants to clinch up but Pozsar keeps it at a distance.
Pozsar tries to clinch but The Greek moves out of range.
The Greek throws a poor cross that misses
and Pozsar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Greek can't break the clinch.
Pozsar lands an elbow that stopped The Greek in his tracks for a moment.
Pozsar pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Greek tries for a takedown but Pozsar manages to get underhooks.
Pozsar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Greek's efforts to push away.
Pozsar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tomi Pozsar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Greek.
The Greek takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Greek is looking for a takedown.
The Greek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pozsar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Greek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pozsar pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Greek tries to clinch but Pozsar moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozsar thumps The Greek with a low kick.
The Greek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Greek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Greek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pozsar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pozsar.
The Greek throws a series of punches but Pozsar avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Pozsar finds it's target.
Pozsar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Greek.
Pozsar scores with a jab to the head.
The Greek is rocked!
Pozsar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Greek's calf.
The Greek is still on wobbly legs! Can Pozsar finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Pozsar throws an absolute beast of a head kick! The Greek is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tomi Pozsar!
Tomi Pozsar 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Silverhielm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miyagi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Your'e The Best Around. Silverhielm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Theme Tune to Islam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Silverhielm!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverhielm checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Silverhielm.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Silverhielm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silverhielm down.
Miyagi is looking to chop away at Silverhielm's legs.
Miyagi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miyagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silverhielm lands with an overhand left.
Miyagi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silverhielm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi staying out of range there.
Silverhielm blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Silverhielm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverhielm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silverhielm with a hook.
Silverhielm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Silverhielm just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverhielm looks to land a right hand but Miyagi moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silverhielm 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.
Miyagi takes one on the button.
Miyagi defending well as Silverhielm loads up on a big left hand.
Silverhielm lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Silverhielm - just one landing.
Miyagi lands with a slapping head kick.
Silverhielm throws a head kick that misses
and Miyagi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silverhielm throws the left hand but Miyagi avoids the punch easily.
Silverhielm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silverhielm throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
Miyagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silverhielm.
Silverhielm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silverhielm throws a nice looking combination but Miyagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyagi. That did some damage!
Silverhielm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silverhielm throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silverhielm throws a body kick that misses.
Miyagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silverhielm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyagi under the eye.
Miyagi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silverhielm.
Silverhielm avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Silverhielm looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Silverhielm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silverhielm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyagi is looking to chop away at Silverhielm's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Silverhielm coming out on top.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silverhielm throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silverhielm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyagi under the eye.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Silverhielm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierre Silverhielm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silverhielm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miyagi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverhielm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miyagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silverhielm blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silverhielm connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silverhielm checks the leg kick.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Silverhielm moves out of range.
Silverhielm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miyagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silverhielm is able to avoid easily.
Silverhielm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silverhielm throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.
Silverhielm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Silverhielm slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Silverhielm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silverhielm throws a hook but Miyagi blocks it.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi misses with a body kick.
Silverhielm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miyagi slips under a jab from Silverhielm.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that misses.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miyagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Silverhielm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverhielm tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Silverhielm back against the cage.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silverhielm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Silverhielm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silverhielm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverhielm throws a lazy right hand but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Silverhielm misses.
Silverhielm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silverhielm lands with a straight right. Miyagi didn't see that one coming.
Silverhielm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyagi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miyagi tries to keep at a distance but Silverhielm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Silverhielm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silverhielm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyagi staying out of range there.
Silverhielm misses with a body kick.
Silverhielm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silverhielm throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silverhielm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silverhielm with a hook.
Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Miyagi avoids a wild elbow strike from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silverhielm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi blocks the elbow strike.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Silverhielm missing with a left hand there. Miyagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silverhielm. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silverhielm misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silverhielm checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Miyagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silverhielm blocks a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Miyagi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyagi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pierre Silverhielm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyagi tries to score with a low kick but Silverhielm moves his leg out of the way.
Miyagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Silverhielm moves out of range.
Miyagi takes one on the button.
Good work by Silverhielm as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm misses with a wild combination.
Silverhielm misses with a wild body shot.
Silverhielm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Silverhielm moved away.
Miyagi wants to slow Silverhielm down by chopping away at his legs.
Silverhielm lands with a shot to the body.
Miyagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silverhielm throws a lazy right hand but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyagi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silverhielm just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Silverhielm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silverhielm.
Silverhielm throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Silverhielm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silverhielm throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silverhielm punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Silverhielm digs a good hook to Miyagi's body.
Silverhielm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silverhielm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silverhielm tests Miyagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Silverhielm.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi tries to land a leg kick but Silverhielm saw it coming and moves away.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Silverhielm throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silverhielm looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Silverhielm throws the left hand but Miyagi avoids the punch easily.
Silverhielm lands a nice looking body shot.
Silverhielm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miyagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miyagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silverhielm lands a really nice looking cross but Miyagi seems unphased.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silverhielm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyagi.
Nice body kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a low kick, looking for Silverhielm's leg but Silverhielm calmly moves out of range.
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silverhielm checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi moves out of range as Silverhielm strikes.
Silverhielm tries to clinch up.
Silverhielm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silverhielm blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Silverhielm fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyagi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silverhielm is out of range and Miyagi settles back down.
Miyagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Miyagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miyagi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silverhielm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Silverhielm blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Silverhielm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyagi is looking to chop away at Silverhielm's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Silverhielm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silverhielm breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miyagi motions for Silverhielm to come forward. Miyagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silverhielm misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silverhielm throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverhielm.
Miyagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silverhielm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick
and Silverhielm counters by clinching up.
Miyagi stalling in the clinch.
Miyagi blocks an elbow strike from Silverhielm.
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverhielm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miyagi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silverhielm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi blocks a head kick by Silverhielm.
Miyagi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silverhielm digs a good hook to Miyagi's body.
Silverhielm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverhielm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverhielm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Silverhielm really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silverhielm looks to throw a body kick
and Miyagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silverhielm throws a hook but Miyagi avoids it easily.
Silverhielm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silverhielm blocks a low kick nicely.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Silverhielm counters by clinching up.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverhielm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyagi.
Silverhielm avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silverhielm doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm misses with a wild combination.
Silverhielm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silverhielm cracks a nice hook into Miyagi's ribs.
Silverhielm misses with an uppercut. Miyagi saw that one coming.
Miyagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silverhielm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silverhielm has Miyagi pressed against the cage.
Silverhielm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyagi looks to throw a body kick
and Silverhielm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silverhielm.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Silverhielm clinches up against the cage.
Miyagi blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi walks into a straight right hand from Silverhielm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm is looking to clinch but Miyagi is avoiding it.
Silverhielm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miyagi, pushing him back against the cage.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi tries to score with a low kick but Silverhielm moves his leg out of the way.
Silverhielm lunges at Miyagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyagi's hand.
Silverhielm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miyagi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silverhielm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silverhielm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silverhielm checks a leg kick.
Silverhielm scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Silverhielm.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Silverhielm moved away.
Silverhielm rushes Miyagi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silverhielm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm throws out a loose jab but Miyagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silverhielm checks the leg kick.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silverhielm throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi takes one to the chin there.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Silverhielm moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm throws the left hand but Miyagi avoids the punch easily.
Miyagi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miyagi walks into a stiff left hand from Silverhielm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silverhielm to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm digs a good body shot into Miyagi's ribs.
Miyagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Silverhielm breaks from the clinch.
Silverhielm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silverhielm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miyagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Silverhielm dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silverhielm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyagi looks for the body kick but Silverhielm saw that one coming.
Jab by Silverhielm.
Silverhielm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Silverhielm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm closes the distance and clinches.
Silverhielm throws an elbow but it misses.
Pierre Silverhielm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miyagi letting Silverhielm take a breather here.
Miyagi blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverhielm digs a right hand underneath Miyagi's ribcage. Miyagi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silverhielm lands a damaging elbow.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silverhielm is defending well for now.
Silverhielm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyagi scores with a spinning back kick!
Silverhielm lands a nice shot that snaps Miyagi's head back.
Miyagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miyagi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miyagi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silverhielm jabs Miyagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Silverhielm blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Miyagi lands but Silverhielm takes it in his stride.
Miyagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverhielm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Silverhielm as he checks the leg kick.
Silverhielm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miyagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silverhielm avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Silverhielm.
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Silverhielm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
Miyagi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silverhielm checks it well.
Silverhielm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miyagi's head.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miyagi walks into a stiff left hand from Silverhielm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm looks to land a left hand but Miyagi moved out of range nicely.
Miyagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silverhielm throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Silverhielm throws an overhand right that lands on Miyagi's shoulder, as Miyagi tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Silverhielm misses the target.
A low kick from Miyagi is predictable there
and Silverhielm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silverhielm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyagi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Silverhielm moves into the clinch.
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miyagi misses with a body kick.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Silverhielm sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi thumps Silverhielm with a low kick.
Silverhielm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silverhielm misses with a straight left.
Silverhielm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
A big left from Silverhielm misses.
Miyagi tries to work over Silverhielm's front leg with a kick but Silverhielm checks it.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Silverhielm checks it
and Silverhielm counters by clinching up.
Silverhielm misses with an elbow over the top.
Silverhielm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silverhielm's sensitive parts.
Silverhielm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Kesuke Miyagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silverhielm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Silverhielm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silverhielm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Silverhielm!
Pierre Silverhielm is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Pierre Silverhielm gave a big smile as he said '9/11 was the start of the next Jihad. Don't let it be completed people. Every year which passes more and more Muslims become more and more radical... It's time to fight back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Am The Law!. Hoover has chosen Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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226 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoover doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dredd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoover controlling the position.
Dredd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoover keeping full guard, as Dredd tries to pass.
Dredd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover controlling Dredd's posture.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Hoover is keeping the position.
Dredd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoover's guard.
Hoover tries to roll over but Dredd keeps him under control.
Hoover is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dredd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dredd's back!
Hoover looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dredd is controlling Hoover 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dredd stands and throws Hoover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hoover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover tries to get to full guard but Dredd has control of the leg.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Hoover is defending well.
Dredd is thwarting Hoover's attempts to control the position.
Hoover is trying to stand up here but Dredd is controlling him well.
Dredd is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dredd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dredd moves nicely into side control.
Hoover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoover is not content to let Dredd control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoover holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd 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.
Dredd throws a head kick that Hoover semi-blocks.
Dredd throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Dredd loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dredd as he jumps to the side.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Dredd had a free shot at his head there.
Dredd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoover manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover fails with the takedown.
Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Dredd misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
Dredd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Dredd. That snapped Hoover's head back.
Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dredd misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover stalks Dredd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dredd's face. Dredd staggers backwards, shaken.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dredd defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Dredd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dredd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoover lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover stopping the sweep attempt from Dredd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dredd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dredd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dredd connects with a single shot there.
Dredd throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Dredd, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover leaves Dredd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoover.
Hoover is looking to pass Dredd's guard but actually Dredd recovers to full guard.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Dredd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.
Hoover shoots in but Dredd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dredd throws a front kick aimed at Hoover's knee but Hoover avoids it well.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover shoots in but Dredd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dredd shoots in but Hoover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dredd defends it nicely.
Hoover takes the fight into the clinch.
Dredd is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoover gets an underhook and turns Dredd into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd has Hoover pressed against the cage.
Hoover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dredd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edgar Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover shoots for a double leg takedown but Dredd sprawls well. He's pushed Hoover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dredd misses with an uppercut.
Hoover lands with a good body shot.
Jackson Dredd is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Dredd. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoover should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dredd but Dredd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson Dredd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Dredd gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
Hoover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dredd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dredd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoover wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover tries to clinch up
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoover defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoover circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoover lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Dredd. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dredd counters with a leg kick.
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Dredd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dredd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Dredd!
Jackson Dredd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora comes to the cage accompanied by Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . Smokeleaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Maverick Smokeleaf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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272 lbs
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284 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maverick Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smokeleaf lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
It looks like Elbrys Gora has been cut.
Smokeleaf wants to land a leg kick but Gora is out of range.
A combination from Smokeleaf does no damage.
Gora drops his hands momentarily and Smokeleaf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Gora has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smokeleaf looks for the body kick but Gora saw that one coming.
Gora throws a series of punches but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Smokeleaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smokeleaf lands a lovely overhand right.
Elbrys Gora's cut is getting worse.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Gora sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Maverick Smokeleaf has been cut.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smokeleaf misses the body punch
and Gora counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smokeleaf looking to control.
Gora prevents Smokeleaf from getting back to his feet.
Gora trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf wants to stand and escape but Gora is having none of it.
Gora throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smokeleaf trying to keep a closed guard but Gora is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smokeleaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smokeleaf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf connects with a crisp jab.
Elbrys Gora's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maverick Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Smokeleaf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gora doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smokeleaf rushes Gora and presses him up against the cage.
Gora pulls guard.
Gora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smokeleaf is aware though and is defending well.
Gora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smokeleaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smokeleaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf being controlled here momentarily.
Smokeleaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smokeleaf defends it easily.
Smokeleaf is looking to stand up but Gora won't let him.
Smokeleaf gets to his feet. Gora looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gora shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gora showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smokeleaf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf has a hand on Gora's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gora takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smokeleaf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gora lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gora trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smokeleaf wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gora working for a guillotine from mount but Smokeleaf is in no mood to give up.
Gora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That has opened up Maverick Smokeleaf's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gora fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The cut above Maverick Smokeleaf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smokeleaf trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smokeleaf is looking to get to half guard.
Gora has control of Smokeleaf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smokeleaf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elbrys Gora will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smokeleaf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora 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.
Gora throwing strikes from guard but Smokeleaf blocks nicely.
Elbrys Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gora throwing strikes from guard but Smokeleaf blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora content to stall in guard here.
Gora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gora passes Smokeleaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gora seems to be working for a kimura but Smokeleaf defends the submission attempt.
Gora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to his feet.
Gora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gora is trying to control. Smokeleaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gora prevents Smokeleaf from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gora prevents Smokeleaf from improving his position.
Gora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smokeleaf sees it coming and defends easily.
Gora is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gora controlling the pace.
Smokeleaf is not content to let Gora control the position.
Smokeleaf gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smokeleaf wants to stand and escape but Gora is having none of it.
Gora seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smokeleaf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smokeleaf connects with a looping right hand.
Smokeleaf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jeez, Elbrys Gora's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smokeleaf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elbrys Gora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maverick Smokeleaf!
After winning the bout, Maverick Smokeleaf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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