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AMS FC 77 RL PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brelis Farring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brelis Farring has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brelis Farring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamond tries to clinch
and Farring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farring circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farring counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamond clinches with his opponent.
Farring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farring lands a shoulder strike.
Lamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Farring in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lamond crunches a lovely knee into Farring's ribcage.
Farring lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamond backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farring is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farring backwards.
Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farring misses with a body punch.
Farring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamond is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamond.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farring lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lamond obliges.
Farring is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lamond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farring being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Farring lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamond backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farring digs a right hand into Lamond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamond's gas tank.
Lamond lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Lamond.
Lamond gets through Farring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lamond blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Farring.
Farring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brelis Farring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farring successfully pulls guard.
Farring escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farring working a defensive guard here.
Farring is striking but Lamond is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lamond is thwarting Farring's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farring looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farring is refusing to be controlled, as Lamond sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farring is pressing down on Lamond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farring pushes a forearm under Lamond's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lamond is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brelis Farring!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
John Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva walks into a jab.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva tries to advance to mount but Anderson denies him.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva 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.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Silva's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
John Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Silva.
John Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson gets a clinch.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Silva is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
John Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva is rocked!
Anderson avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alex Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Anderson presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Anderson!
Our winner, John Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 8 Foot Sativa - The Shadow Masters 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Savage!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Leeuw bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savage tries to clinch there but De Leeuw circles away.
A lazy left from De Leeuw finds it's target.
De Leeuw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
De Leeuw takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Leeuw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Leeuw lands a jab to Savage's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Leeuw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
De Leeuw delivers a nice body kick.
Jack Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Leeuw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage tried to score with a low kick but De Leeuw checks it.
De Leeuw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and De Leeuw moves out of range easily.
De Leeuw blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage lands a head shot.
De Leeuw is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Leeuw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh De Leeuw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Leeuw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Nice defenses there by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Leeuw avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. De Leeuw moves away and avoids it.
Savage missing with a left hand there. De Leeuw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage looks winded!
A low kick from De Leeuw is predictable there
and Savage counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Savage!
Jack Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Routakirves has chosen Miami Nights 1984 - Elevator of Love as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kalevi Holger Routakirves enters the cage!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Galasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galasso throws an overhand right that lands on Routakirves's shoulder, as Routakirves tries to avoid the shot.
Routakirves lands with an overhand left.
Galasso misses with an uppercut. Routakirves saw that one coming.
Routakirves misses with a straight right.
Routakirves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Routakirves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Galasso lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Routakirves there.
Routakirves throws a lazy uppercut
and Galasso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galasso throws a poor cross that misses
and Routakirves counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Routakirves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Galasso is avoiding damage well.
Routakirves tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Routakirves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galasso has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Routakirves but great work by Galasso.
Routakirves sneaks back into half guard.
Routakirves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galasso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galasso's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Galasso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Routakirves looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso can't escape the position.
Routakirves has managed to slip his arm under Galasso's chin. This could be all over... yep, Galasso is tapping out! Submission win for Routakirves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
A victorious Kalevi Holger Routakirves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. Oystenteller has chosen The Satanic Darkness as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oystenteller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harvey Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackman tries to clinch but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Oystenteller looks to land a combination but Jackman avoids it well.
Jackman throws a hook but Oystenteller avoids it easily.
Oystenteller looking to score a takedown here. Jackman is defending well but Oystenteller drives through and ends up in Jackman's guard.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller is still trying to improve position.
Oystenteller trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Jackman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oystenteller trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oystenteller walks into a left hand.
Jackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oystenteller's half guard.
Oystenteller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oystenteller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oystenteller tries to hold on but Jackman postures up.
Jackman wants to stand but Oystenteller is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control but Oystenteller is having none of it.
Oystenteller is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackman has a good base and remains in mount.
Oystenteller regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackman wants to stand up but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
Jackman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four 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.
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Jackman has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Jackman is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Jackman 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.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
Oystenteller tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oystenteller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackman circles away.
Some wild striking there from Oystenteller.
Jackman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackman just misses with a punch to the body.
Oystenteller feints and as Jackman raises his hands in defense, Oystenteller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oystenteller throws an elbow that misses. Jackman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oystenteller's guard. Nice move by Jackman!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller is trying to push Jackman off with his feet but Jackman grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Oystenteller's ankles and Oystenteller is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Harvey Jackman!
During a confident post fight interview, Harvey Jackman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Daarstknasset Oystenteller stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fight is not over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs, and I doubt that his system is clean.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake has chosen Nate's Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen tries to clinch up.
Queen gets a clinch.
Queen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Queen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake blocking some punches.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake is looking to control Queen's arms but Queen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Queen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Queen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kevin Queen has been cut.
Queen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen wants to clinch
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Queen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Queen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drake blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Drake.
Drake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Queen is rocked!
Drake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh Queen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Drake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Queen tries to clinch but Drake moves away
and Drake counters with a right hand from hell and Queen is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Drake!
Our winner, Nathan Drake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhula is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Will Smith - Men In Black. Tero Karhula will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chad Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Karhula.
Karhula throws out a loose jab but Didion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Didion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Didion is looking to clinch but Karhula is avoiding it.
Didion tries to clinch there but Karhula circles away.
Karhula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Didion misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Karhula.
Didion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karhula scores with a nice right hand.
Karhula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Didion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhula shoots in for a double leg but Didion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Didion. Karhula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Didion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigMouth Cabrons in the buildup to the fight.
Karhula throws a lazy right hand but Didion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karhula throws the left hand but Didion avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula swats away the attempt to clinch by Didion.
A slow jab from Karhula misses its intended target.
Didion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Didion slips a jab from Karhula.
Didion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhula.
Didion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karhula cracks Didion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Didion misses the shot to the body.
Didion walks into a straight right hand from Karhula.
Didion scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Karhula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhula.
Didion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karhula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Didion tries to clinch up but Karhula circles away and keeps his distance.
Didion looks to clinch
and Karhula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhula is pressing down on Didion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Didion is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Karhula seems content to control.
Karhula thows a huge punch but Didion dodges it nicely.
Didion desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhula is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Karhula trying to control but Didion is working from the bottom.
Didion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karhula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Didion tries to work over Karhula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Didion misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Didion.
A body shot lands from Didion.
Didion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karhula blocking some punches.
Didion cracks Karhula with a nice body shot.
Karhula wants to take the fight to the mat but Didion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karhula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Didion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chad Didion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Karhula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion has Karhula pressed against the cage, preventing Karhula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Didion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Didion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karhula is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Didion to the mat. Didion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karhula tries to free his leg and advance position but Didion is retaining full guard.
Karhula trying to control but Didion is working from the bottom.
Karhula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karhula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didion keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhula advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Karhula 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.
Didion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Didion tries to clinch up but Karhula circles away and keeps his distance.
Karhula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Didion swivels and escapes.
Karhula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Didion.
Karhula looks to land a combination but Didion avoids it well.
A low kick from Karhula is predictable there
and Didion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Karhula really felt that one!
Karhula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Didion misses.
Karhula is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Didion.
Didion tries to clinch
so Karhula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Didion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Didion can't keep his opponent in guard - Karhula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karhula wants to free his trapped foot but Didion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Didion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karhula.
Karhula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Didion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karhula tries to pass to full mount but Didion defends it.
Karhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhula looks to land a strike but Didion avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karhula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karhula looking to pass the guard.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Karhula from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chad Didion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhula misses with a double jab
and Didion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhula keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhula. Didion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhula dives in and grabs Didion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Didion pushes down on Karhula's head and hops out.
Didion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karhula.
Chad Didion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Karhula.
Karhula fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Didion.
Didion looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhula is just out of range.
Didion blocks a jab.
Jab from Didion.
Didion misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Karhula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Didion.
Karhula connects with a right hand. Didion shakes it off.
Didion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Didion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karhula cracks Didion with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Didion.
Karhula darts in looking for a takedown but Didion gets double underhooks and turns Karhula into the cage.
Karhula prevents a body shot from Didion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhula blocks a body shot from Didion.
Didion prevents the takedown attempt.
Didion misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Didion.
Karhula is looking to take this one to the mat.
Didion swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didion blocks an elbow strike.
Karhula tries for a takedown but Didion manages to get underhooks.
Karhula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Didion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Didion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Didion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karhula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Didion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Didion lands with a light punch inside.
Karhula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Didion dominated that second round.
That's time! Didion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karhula dodges the punch combination from Didion.
Nice defenses there by Didion.
Karhula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Didion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhula connects with a body shot that sends Didion's belly button to the back.
Didion has Karhula up against the cage in a clinch.
Didion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karhula is trying to force a seperation but Didion has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion misses with the head strike.
Karhula blocks a body shot from Didion.
Didion lands a right hand.
Didion tries to work over Karhula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhula blocks an uppercut.
Chad Didion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Didion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion has a couple of punches blocked by Karhula.
Karhula manages to break the clinch.
Didion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Didion wants to control but Karhula is keeping busy.
Karhula is looking to take a break and control but Didion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karhula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karhula thows a huge punch but Didion dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karhula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Didion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Didion trying to control but Karhula postures up.
Karhula wants to control but Didion is keeping him busy.
Didion tries to roll over but Karhula keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Karhula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didion keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chad Didion is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion tries to clinch up but Karhula circles away and keeps his distance.
Didion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karhula slips under a jab from Didion.
Karhula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karhula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Didion has time to react.
Didion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhula.
Didion just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhula misses with a hook
and Didion counters with a stiff right hand.
Didion defending well as Karhula loads up on a big left hand.
Karhula misses with a straight left.
Didion doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhula circles away.
Karhula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Didion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karhula keeps the fight on the outside.
Didion rushes Karhula and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Didion working aggressively here.
Karhula has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Didion after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhula pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karhula wants a takedown but no success here.
Chad Didion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Karhula.
Karhula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Didion tries to throw a body punch but Karhula avoids it by throwing Didion back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Didion.
Karhula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karhula can't get the takedown.
Didion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhula is trying to break the clinch but Didion is controlling him.
Didion scores with a shoulder strike.
Karhula is trying to push Didion away but Didion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Didion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Didion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Didion 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Didion!
Chad Didion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tero Karhula stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm too old for this shit.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kuivanen's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - POWER . 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuivanen.
Kuivanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Borthol Grynworst has been cut.
Grynworst swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuivanen.
Kuivanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuivanen tries to clinch but Grynworst moves out of range.
Kuivanen misses with a double jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grynworst enables Kuivanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grynworst manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuivanen 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.
Kuivanen postures up in Grynworst's guard and throws a big left but Grynworst blocks it.
Kuivanen throwing strikes but missing.
Kuivanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuivanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuivanen.
Grynworst throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuivanen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grynworst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuivanen manages to avoid it.
Kuivanen throws a body punch but Grynworst moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuivanen.
Kuivanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grynworst will feel that in the morning.
Kuivanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grynworst.
Grynworst tries to keep at a distance but Kuivanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuivanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grynworst scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuivanen connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuivanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuivanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuivanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura but Grynworst is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuivanen to get the leverage.
Kuivanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grynworst is refusing to be controlled, as Kuivanen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuivanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuivanen wants to get back to his feet.
Kuivanen is trying to work for a kimura but Grynworst is defending well.
Kuivanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Grynworst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuivanen pulls his head out easily.
Kuivanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grynworst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuivanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grynworst is just riding it out for now. Kuivanen eventually gives up the hold.
Grynworst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kuivanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borthol Grynworst's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grynworst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grynworst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grynworst takes a swing at Kuivanen's ribcage but misses.
Kuivanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuivanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuivanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grynworst is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grynworst is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuivanen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura here.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst trying to hold on to Kuivanen's head to control him but Kuivanen postures up.
Grynworst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuivanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anton Kuivanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grynworst defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grynworst?
Kuivanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen has control of Grynworst's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grynworst regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grynworst is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuivanen lands with some strikes.
Kuivanen looking to control but Grynworst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grynworst sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grynworst looking for submissions off his back.
Kuivanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuivanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grynworst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is looking for a kimura but Grynworst is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuivanen to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grynworst manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuivanen postures up.
Kuivanen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grynworst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grynworst moves out of range of the body kick from Kuivanen.
Grynworst throws a series of punches but Kuivanen avoids them all with ease.
Grynworst shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grynworst showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuivanen is trying to stand.
Kuivanen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grynworst keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Grynworst tries a body shot but Kuivanen blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuivanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuivanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuivanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kuivanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borthol Grynworst's cut.
That's time! Grynworst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kuivanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Grynworst misses with a punch to the body.
Grynworst misses with a punch to the body.
Kuivanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grynworst shoots in for a takedown but Kuivanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuivanen misses with a double jab
and Grynworst counters with a single leg into guard. Kuivanen didn't expect that.
Kuivanen looking for a guillotine here but Grynworst defends easily.
Grynworst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grynworst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuivanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grynworst drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuivanen dives on top into guard.
Grynworst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuivanen wants to stand and escape but instead Grynworst has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grynworst is looking to advance position but Kuivanen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kuivanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grynworst manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuivanen controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuivanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuivanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuivanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grynworst does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throwing shots but Grynworst is blocking nicely.
Kuivanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grynworst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grynworst actively working from the bottom here.
Kuivanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuivanen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grynworst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grynworst moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grynworst keeping moving, preventing Kuivanen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuivanen wants to stand but Grynworst has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grynworst trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Grynworst finds it's way through Kuivanen's defenses.
Kuivanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grynworst, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kuivanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grynworst misses with an uppercut. Kuivanen saw that one coming.
Kuivanen wants to clinch up but Grynworst keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anton Kuivanen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Borthol Grynworst's cut.
That's time! Grynworst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grynworst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grynworst paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuivanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grynworst's guard.
Grynworst working a defensive guard here.
Kuivanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grynworst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuivanen has managed to get both his arms back between Grynworst's legs - danger averted.
Kuivanen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kuivanen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Grynworst screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kuivanen! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anton Kuivanen! Anton Kuivanen retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Kuivanen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phol Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Redz.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Redz.
Redz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redz closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Redz pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Hunt's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooh!!! Hunt has knocked Redz down with a huge combo! Hunt steps away and waves a wobbly Redz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Redz is rocked!
It looks like Romano Redz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redz.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Redz moves out of range.
Redz with a jab.
Redz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Redz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Redz misses the shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook. Redz ducked under it nicely.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phol Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes a swing at Redz's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Redz's front leg but catches the back leg as Redz tries to avoid it.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redz throws a shot to the body.
Redz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Redz misses with a hook.
Redz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunt has control of Redz's left arm, preventing Redz from doing any damage.
Hunt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Redz is now in half guard.
Hunt is staying active underneath Redz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redz.
Redz works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redz on the ground.
Redz punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt regains half guard.
Redz throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Redz has control of the leg.
Redz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Redz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hunt!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunt turns into him and now he's in Redz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt passes Redz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Redz is trying to get back to full guard.
Redz is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Redz is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romano Redz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romano Redz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Redz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Redz throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Romano Redz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Redz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Redz throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Redz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Redz.
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!
Redz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Redz is breathing heavily.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt lunges at Redz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redz's hand.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redz.
Hunt cracks Redz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Redz to stand back up!
Redz is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt counters with a huge left! Redz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hunt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Redz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
Our winner, Phol Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Danky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Danky!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danky avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Danky defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kakoullis is predictable there
and Danky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dom Danky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danky shoots in and bounces Kakoullis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Danky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis managing to control the position.
Danky controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky scoring with some ground and pound.
Danky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danky.
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.
A lazy left from Danky finds it's target.
Danky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakoullis defends it nicely.
Danky throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danky lands with an overhand left.
Kakoullis tries to close the distance and clinch but Danky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danky moves out of range as Kakoullis strikes.
Danky misses with a wild body shot.
Danky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Danky swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky gets a double leg takedown into Kakoullis's guard.
Danky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakoullis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danky preventing the sweep.
Danky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kakoullis wants to sweep here but Danky controlling him for the moment.
Danky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Danky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kakoullis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kakoullis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakoullis as he jumps to the side.
Danky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Danky throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Kakoullis - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danky or perhaps it was just good defense by Kakoullis, which made it look bad.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
The fighters circling - Kakoullis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Danky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Danky is just out of range.
Danky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danky lands a body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Danky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Danky 's knee.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Danky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kakoullis checks it well.
Danky thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis moves into the clinch successfully.
Danky is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danky is trying to maintain a safe position but Kakoullis gets an underhook and turns Danky into the cage.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kakoullis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danky.
Danky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakoullis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakoullis blocking some punches.
Kakoullis scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kakoullis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kakoullis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danky blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kakoullis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Kakoullis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis is stalling here.
Kakoullis tries to work over Danky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike.
Kakoullis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danky looking to slow down the pace here.
Danky tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis tries a body shot but Danky blocks it.
Kakoullis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kakoullis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danky backwards.
Danky misses with some punches.
Kakoullis misses with a punch to the body.
Danky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kakoullis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kakoullis is keeping busy.
Kakoullis stalling.
Kakoullis lands with a light punch inside.
Kakoullis swings wildly with an uppercut but Danky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakoullis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis thumps Danky with a low kick.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Danky avoids it easily.
Kakoullis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakoullis leaves Danky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Danky connects with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis is looking to clinch.
Danky swings for the body but Kakoullis moves out of range.
A slow jab from Danky misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kakoullis sprawls well initially but Danky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Danky is looking to take a break and control but Kakoullis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danky fails to land with a series of punches.
Kakoullis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danky. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Danky's calf.
Kakoullis tries to close the distance and clinch but Danky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Danky.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Danky.
A slow jab from Kakoullis misses its intended target.
Danky 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.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Danky backs up against the cage.
Danky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis throws out a leg kick but Danky moves out of range and Kakoullis only half commits.
Kakoullis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danky.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
Sotiris Kakoullis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danky shoots in looking for a takedown. Kakoullis tries to sprawl out of it but Danky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kakoullis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danky misses with a jab to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kakoullis can pounce on him.
Danky closes the distance and clinches up with Kakoullis, looking for a takedown. Danky pushes Kakoullis against the cage but Kakoullis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Danky misses.
Good work by Kakoullis as he checks the leg kick.
Danky throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakoullis swivels and escapes.
Kakoullis drives through and clinches with Danky against the cage.
Kakoullis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dankys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis digs a right hand into Danky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danky's gas tank.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch.
Danky trying to stall but Kakoullis improves his position.
Danky stalling against the cage.
Sotiris Kakoullis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kakoullis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danky.
Kakoullis misses with some punches.
Kakoullis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danky can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis scores with a hook to the body.
Danky just leaning against Kakoullis, taking a breather.
Kakoullis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danky.
Danky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Kakoullis.
Danky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakoullis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Kakoullis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Danky.
Danky prevents a body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kakoullis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danky is rocked!
Danky misses with a body punch.
Kakoullis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danky is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakoullis finish him?
The referee calls for Danky to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis drops Danky onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Danky is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kakoullis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danky blocks a body shot from Kakoullis.
Danky blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danky backwards.
Danky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakoullis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danky looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danky.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Danky is just out of range.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Danky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotiris Kakoullis clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Danky seems to have recovered his senses.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Danky.
Danky takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danky 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 Kakoullis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakoullis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakoullis with a jab.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Danky counters with an inside leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a few strikes there.
Kakoullis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Danky to score with a decent uppercut.
Danky misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Danky misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kakoullis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Danky dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakoullis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakoullis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kakoullis stalling.
Kakoullis lands a shot to the body.
Kakoullis works on Danky's body with a couple of short punches.
Danky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kakoullis lands a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danky prevents a body shot from Kakoullis.
Danky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kakoullis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kakoullis drops Danky onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Danky is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis pushes Danky against the cage. Kakoullis is working some dirty boxing. Kakoullis pushes off with a quick right hook! Danky goes down! Danky tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kakoullis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Sotiris Kakoullis 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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