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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barney Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judge comes to the cage accompanied by NewTV by FACES OF MARS. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barney Judge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Judge. Beautiful body shot.
Lannister takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judge lands a two punch combo.
Judge throws a leg kick that misses.
Judge misses with a low kick as Lannister jumps back.
Judge drops Lannister with a beautiful combination! Lannister stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Judge is looking for the KO!
Lannister is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Judge finish him?
Oooooh!!! Judge has knocked Lannister down with a huge combo! Judge steps away and waves a wobbly Lannister back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Judge tries a head kick but it misses.
Judge wobbles Lannister with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Judge dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lannister to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barney Judge!
Barney Judge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Prince Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Karelin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Prince Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hercules thuds his right hand into Karelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hercules throws a shot to the body.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karelin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karelin takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
Karelin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hercules.
Karelin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hercules counters with a big right hand! Oh Karelin is in trouble here! Hercules follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunter Prince Hercules!
After winning the bout, Gunter Prince Hercules 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kusilutka can't keep his opponent in guard - Kluivert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kluivert is pressing down on Kusilutka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kusilutka is holding on for now.
Kluivert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kusilutka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kluivert is on him like a limpet, forcing Kusilutka back against the cage.
Kusilutka prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kluivert tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Kluivert's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kusilutka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kluivert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kusilutka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusilutka misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kluivert turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusilutka wants to get back to his feet.
Kusilutka regains half guard, as Kluivert was trying to land strikes.
Kusilutka tries to kick Kluivert off but Kluivert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kluivert 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.
Kusilutka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kusilutka is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kusilutka wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kusilutka tries to clinch up.
Kusilutka tries to clinch but Kluivert is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka ducks under a wild hook from Kluivert.
Kluivert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusilutka gets caught flat footed, as Kluivert shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluivert's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kusilutka keeping full guard, as Kluivert tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kusilutka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kusilutka wants to stand up but Kluivert is controlling him.
Kusilutka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kluivert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert pushing down on Kusilutka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kusilutka is not content to let Kluivert control the position.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kluivert stops Kusilutka from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluivert throwing shots but Kusilutka is blocking nicely.
Kluivert controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kusilutka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kluivert can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kluivert dominated that round.
That's time! Kluivert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kluivert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kusilutka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kluivert thinking.
Kluivert shoots in and drives through. Kusilutka sprawls well.
Kusilutka slaps away a takedown attempt from Kluivert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusilutka throws a wild body kick that Kluivert sees coming a mile off.
Igor Kusilutka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusilutka is looking to clinch but Kluivert is avoiding it.
Kusilutka throws a series of punches but Kluivert avoids them all with ease.
Kusilutka moves to clinch but Kluivert breaks away
and Kluivert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kluivert.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kluivert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka is wriggling around but Kluivert manages to pass to half guard.
Kluivert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kluivert is working for a kimura but Kusilutka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to pass the guard but Kusilutka defending well.
Kluivert wants to control but Kusilutka is keeping him busy.
Kluivert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kluivert trying to control from half guard but Kusilutka is working away.
Robin Kluivert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kusilutka wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kusilutka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluivert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kusilutka is looking to clinch.
Kusilutka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kusilutka tries to clinch
and Kluivert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kluivert trying to control from Kusilutka's half guard. Kusilutka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kluivert trying to control but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Kusilutka keeping full guard, as Kluivert tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert passes Kusilutka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert prevents Kusilutka from standing back up.
Kluivert is keen to just control but Kusilutka is a slippery customer.
Kusilutka tries to kick Kluivert off but Kluivert keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kluivert is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura but Kusilutka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kluivert to get the leverage.
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.
Kluivert passes to full mount!
Kluivert looking to ground and pound but Kusilutka is blocking nicely.
Kluivert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kluivert throws some wild stikes that Kusilutka manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusilutka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kluivert is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kusilutka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kusilutka!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kluivert dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kusilutka moves into the clinch successfully.
Kluivert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kusilutka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kluivert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kusilutka pinned against the cage. Kusilutka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kluivert is looking to land body kicks.
Kusilutka tries to clinch there but Kluivert circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluivert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusilutka can do to turn this around?
Kusilutka is looking to clinch but Kluivert is avoiding it.
No luck for Kluivert with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusilutka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kluivert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kusilutka. No joy for Kluivert on that attempt.
Kusilutka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluivert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kusilutka tries to sprawl but Kluivert drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kluivert stops Kusilutka from getting back to his feet.
Kluivert wants to free his trapped foot but Kusilutka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kluivert prevents Kusilutka from standing back up.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura here.
Kluivert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kusilutka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igor Kusilutka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to advance to full mount but Kusilutka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kluivert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kusilutka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kluivert prevents Kusilutka from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kusilutka. No joy for Kluivert on that attempt.
Kusilutka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluivert looks for a takedown but Kusilutka sprawls well.
Kusilutka lands a jab to Kluivert's midsection.
Kluivert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusilutka.
Kluivert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kusilutka is able to avoid easily.
Kluivert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kusilutka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kusilutka throws a front kick that sends Kluivert stumbling back into the cage.
Kusilutka tries to clinch but Kluivert moves out of range.
Kusilutka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kusilutka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kluivert throws out the jab.
Kusilutka throws a body kick that misses.
Kluivert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Kusilutka counters with a left to the body.
Kusilutka wants to clinch up but Kluivert keeps it at a distance.
Kluivert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluivert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusilutka stuffs the takedown attempt from Kluivert. Kluivert gets slowly back to his feet.
Kusilutka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robin Kluivert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kluivert goes for a double leg but Kusilutka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kusilutka continues to drive forward.
Kusilutka gets underhooks to prevent Kluivert's takedown attempt.
Kusilutka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kusilutka tries to clinch but Kluivert moves away
and Kluivert counters with a takedown into side control.
Kusilutka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kluivert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kluivert takes a little break here. Kusilutka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kusilutka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kluivert 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Kluivert!
A relieved looking Robin Kluivert 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory!. Keiji Kawada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sata with a nice cross.
Kawada is looking to clinch.
Kawada fails with the takedown
and Sata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kawada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sata is one step ahead there.
Sata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada is looking for a triangle but Sata pushes his legs off easily.
Sata controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sata 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.
Sata is in close to Kawada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sata distracts Kawada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawada is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kawada wants to hit a switch here but Sata passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kawada there!
Sata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sata has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kawada's face.
Kawada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawada throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sata wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata cracks Kawada with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sata raining down shots from the mount!
Sata with shots to the head and body - Kawada looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kawada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kawada is looking to get to half guard.
Sata is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kawada to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kawada shrugs it off.
Kawada takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata with good strikes from the mount here!
Sata has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kawada's face.
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!
Sata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawada is looking to escape.
Sata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sata working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Sata.
Kawada is squirming around, avoiding Sata's attempts to control the action.
Kawada takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kawada is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiro Sata dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Sata coming out on top.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sata as he avoids it easily.
Sata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kawada quickly recovers to half guard.
Kawada wants to sweep but Sata has passed to side control!
Sata is looking to take a break and control but Kawada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kawada is looking to regain half guard here but Sata keeps moving and retains side control.
Sata tries for a kimura but Kawada is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kawada down.
Kawada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sata off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata breaks Kawada's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sata stands up over Kawada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawada wants to sweep here but Sata controlling him for the moment.
Sata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kawada working for a triangle but Sata defends it easily.
Sata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawada is keeping the position for now.
Kawada working for a triangle but Sata defends it easily.
Sata has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kawada to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sata is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kawada pulls down on the head and he's put Sata to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keiji Kawada!
After the fight, Keiji Kawada was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Medeiros could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Godin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Godin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Godin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Godin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego Godin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godin keeps working.
Medeiros prevents Godin from improving his position.
Medeiros is looking for a kimura here.
Godin is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Medeiros has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Godin keeping full guard, as Medeiros tries to pass.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Godin keeps moving.
Godin looking for a sweep. Not yet Godin, not yet.
Medeiros throwing strikes but missing.
Godin pulls Medeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Godin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Godin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Medeiros!
Godin wants to control the action but instead Medeiros gets a body lock and reverses into Godin's guard! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Godin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Godin trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Godin is aware though and is defending well.
Godin advances position into side control!
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros trying his best to control but Godin has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to escape the mount.
Godin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Godin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Medeiros regains half guard.
Medeiros is pressing down on Godin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Godin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Godin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Medeiros is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Godin is looking to take a break and control but Medeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros taking a bit of punishment here - Godin scoring with strikes.
Godin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Medeiros tries to bench press Godin off him but Godin keeps the position.
Godin wants to control but Medeiros is keeping him busy.
Godin advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position but Godin isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Godin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medeiros catches Godin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Godin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godin moves in looking to clinch but Medeiros pushes him off.
Medeiros keeps the fight on the outside.
Godin wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
Medeiros gets tackled into the cage by Godin. Godin maintains the clinch.
Godin can't get the takedown.
Godin has hold of one of Medeiros's legs. Medeiros is fighting the takedown attempt but Godin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Godin's guard.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Medeiros lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Godin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Godin is working from the bottom.
Medeiros working away.
Medeiros tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Medeiros throws an elbow but Godin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Godin struggling a bit here.
Medeiros works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Godin is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
Medeiros working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Godin is working away.
Medeiros is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Godin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Godin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Medeiros has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Medeiros working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Medeiros swings around for an armbar but Godin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Medeiros's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godin trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
Godin is looking to advance position but Medeiros has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Godin regains half guard.
Godin tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Medeiros trying to mount his opponent but Godin defends it.
Medeiros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Godin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin blocking the ground and pound.
Godin tries to lock up and control but Medeiros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Godin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Godin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Godin is trying to escape the mount.
Godin tries to lock up and control but Medeiros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Medeiros looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Godin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Godin tries to lock up and control but Medeiros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Godin tries to reverse the position but Medeiros maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros wants to control but Godin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Godin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Godin or perhaps it was just good defense by Medeiros, which made it look bad.
Godin staying out of range there.
Medeiros misses with a two punch combination.
Godin with a poor takedown
and Godin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godin misses with a low kick.
Medeiros looks to land a combination but Godin avoids it well.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godin can do to turn this around?
Godin clinches up with Medeiros and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medeiros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jose Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Godin.
Medeiros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Godin uses from the top position.
Godin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Medeiros is keeping the position for now.
Godin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Medeiros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Godin has managed to get both his arms back between Medeiros's legs - danger averted.
Godin wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Medeiros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Godin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to control but Godin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Godin working Medeiros over with strikes.
Godin is trying to control the action in half guard but Medeiros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godin is nestled in close to Medeiros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Medeiros's head.
Medeiros looking for submissions off his back.
Godin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godin content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Godin shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Godin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medeiros gets a double leg takedown into Godin's guard.
Godin 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.
Medeiros passes Godin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Godin is working from the bottom.
Godin trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Godin is defending against the submission attempts here by Medeiros.
Medeiros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Godin is just riding it out for now. Medeiros eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godin is trying to maintain the position but Medeiros is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros!
After winning the bout, Jose Medeiros 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Sampaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cesar Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Sampaio counters with a thumping low kick.
Campbell misses with a low kick as Sampaio jumps back.
Sampaio throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sampaio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sampaio lands a head kick. Campbell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Sampaio, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Sampaio against the cage but Sampaio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campbell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sampaio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sampaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Campbell moves out of range of the body kick from Sampaio.
Sampaio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sampaio scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sampaio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Sampaio eventually gives up the hold.
Sampaio trying to advance position but Campbell counters by regaining guard.
Sampaio slips nicely into half guard.
Sampaio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio seems to be working for a kimura but Campbell defends the submission attempt.
Sampaio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sampaio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Campbell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Finland, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Sampaio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sampaio is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Sampaio with the ground and pound but Campbell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sampaio looking to pass the guard.
Sampaio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Wayne Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campbell.
Sampaio throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
Campbell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sampaio.
Sampaio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Sampaio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sampaio misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Sampaio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Campbell misses with a low kick as Sampaio jumps back.
Sampaio punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell lands a slapping body shot.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampaio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Campbell throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Sampaio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampaio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.
Sampaio throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Sampaio.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampaio throws a leg kick which misses Campbell's front leg but catches the back leg as Campbell tries to avoid it.
Sampaio lands a jab.
Sampaio lands an overhand right.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampaio is just out of range.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Sampaio sprawls well.
Sampaio throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
A cross from Sampaio lands.
Cesar Sampaio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampaio misses with a body kick.
Campbell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Sampaio.
Sampaio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampaio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Campbell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Sampaio seems unphased.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
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!
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Sampaio saw it coming and moves away.
Sampaio gets tackled into the cage by Campbell. Campbell maintains the clinch.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
Sampaio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampaio.
Sampaio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sampaio misses with an elbow strike.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampaio tries to stall but Campbell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Sampaio.
Sampaio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampaio working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campbell as Sampaio tries to tie him up.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampaio.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sampaio's face.
Sampaio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sampaio is working Campbell over against the cage.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Sampaio misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campbell is defending well for now.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampaio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampaio missing with knees to the body.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampaio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampaio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Sampaio.
Sampaio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampaio trying to land knees to the body.
Sampaio misses with a body punch.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Sampaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sampaio swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
Sampaio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampaio is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampaio.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Campbell.
Sampaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Campbell as he connects with a hook.
Campbell throws a jab when Sampaio was well out of range.
A head kick by Sampaio misses
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sampaio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
Campbell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampaio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Campbell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sampaio finds it's way round the side to connect with Campbell's head.
Sampaio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Campbell throws a hook but Sampaio avoids it easily.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Sampaio is out of range.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sampaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campbell blocks the body kick.
Sampaio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Sampaio circles away.
Sampaio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campbell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampaio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampaio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Sampaio's head but Sampaio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Sampaio.
A shot to the liver by Sampaio. Beautiful body shot.
Campbell looks to land a body kick but Sampaio moved away.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
Sampaio tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Sampaio.
Campbell misses with a straight left.
Sampaio gets tackled into the cage by Campbell. Campbell maintains the clinch.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sampaio.
A head punch on the inside from Sampaio fails to land.
Sampaio looking to stall.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
Campbell presses Sampaio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campbell as Sampaio tries to tie him up.
Campbell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sampaio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campbell lands a right hand.
Sampaio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campbell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampaio can turn it around.
Sampaio lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Cesar Sampaio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Sampaio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Campbell.
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell is leaning against Sampaio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Sampaio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
Sampaio is trying to stall.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Sampaio blocks it.
Cesar Sampaio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell tries to work over Sampaio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampaio throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Sampaio leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampaio.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sampaio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Sampaio!
In defeat, Wayne Campbell stepped up to the mic, saying 'No way...HARSH!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (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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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silver as he avoids it easily.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun is pressing down on Silver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silver is holding on for now.
Silver tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Silver trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
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.
Silver is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Koltun wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
Silver is looking to get back to full guard here but Koltun has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silver tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun staying calm.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Silver defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun has control of an arm but Silver manages to advance to Koltun's back!
Silver seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silver gets his hands free as Koltun looks to control.
Koltun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silver.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Koltun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver has good solid back control here.
Koltun just trying to survive but Silver is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silver trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Koltun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Koltun is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silver.
Silver tries to get the hooks in deep but Koltun pushed the leg off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koltun is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silver trying to control.
Silver is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Koltun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silver.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver avoiding Koltun 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Silver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silver.
Silver thuds his shin into the meat of Koltun's side.
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Silver misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Silver.
Silver throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Silver misses.
Nathan Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver misses with a hook.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun staying out of range there.
Silver looks to land a body kick but Koltun moved away.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Silver scores with a three punch combo!
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silver misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun lands with a hook. Silver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silver misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koltun.
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silver won't be happy with that.
Koltun controlling the position.
Koltun misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koltun scoring with punches and elbows.
Silver is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
Koltun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
Silver is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Ksawery Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silver haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silver is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koltun connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Silver will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Koltun ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
Silver misses with a hook to the body
and Koltun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koltun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koltun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Koltun passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun drops an elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Silver is looking to improve his position.
Silver trying to control here.
Silver regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koltun.
Koltun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silver is trying to control the position but Koltun postures up.
Koltun stopping the sweep attempt from Silver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koltun trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koltun misses with a straight left.
Koltun misses with the combination.
Koltun defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silver.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Silver misses
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koltun wants to control the pace but Silver is squirming around nicely.
Silver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun trying to control but Silver is having none of it.
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.
Koltun with good strikes from the mount here!
Silver is looking to improve his position but Koltun isn't that keen on the idea.
Koltun is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun punching from mount but Silver doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Koltun wants to control the pace but Silver is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun really 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.
That kick from Koltun tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Koltun tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Koltun slips under a jab.
Silver misses with an uppercut
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun is working Silver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silver is trying to keep Koltun in close.
Silver is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Koltun counters with a nice body kick.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silver catches Koltun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silver misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Koltun misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silver trying to control but Koltun postures up.
Silver tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Koltun looks to land a strike but Silver avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver pulls Koltun in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Koltun scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Silver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Koltun.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control.
Koltun is trying to ground and pound but Silver uses the momentary lack of control by Koltun to regain half guard.
Koltun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silver is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Koltun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Silver.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silver as he jumps to the side.
Silver misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silver!
Silver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koltun wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun controlling the position.
Koltun working the head with strikes.
Silver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun tries to move to mount but Silver blocks the move with his legs.
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Koltun moves into full mount!
Koltun landing strikes from the mount and Silver is in trouble!
Koltun landing shots from mount.
Silver is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Koltun dominating with strikes here.
Koltun working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun cracks Silver with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silver is rocked!
Koltun with shots to the head and body - Silver looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Silver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koltun prevents Silver from getting the reversal.
Koltun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silver working to try and regain half guard.
Silver seems to have got his legs back now.
Silver tries to hold on but Koltun postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the head.
Koltun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silver is looking to escape.
Koltun landing strikes from the mount and Silver is in trouble!
Koltun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silver looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silver is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ksawery Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksawery Koltun!
Ksawery Koltun is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ksawery Koltun rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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171 lbs
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168 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola John!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick scores with a kick to the body.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maverick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Maverick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a single leg into guard. Maverick didn't expect that.
Maverick keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but John is proving a slippery customer.
John wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick controlling John's posture.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maverick wants to sweep but no luck.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maverick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Dan Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maverick back to the cage. John follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maverick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maverick thows a leg kick but John checks it
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maverick won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maverick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
John moves into full mount!
Maverick holds of for dear life.
John has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maverick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
John throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maverick because John loaded up on that one.
Maverick regains half guard.
John missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick won't allow John to pass to mount.
Maverick tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
Maverick is trying to control but can't.
Maverick won't allow John to pass to mount.
John wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
John is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from John.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
John is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John cracks Maverick with a solid left hand.
Maverick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maverick is trying to control John's posture but John avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
John is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
John working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maverick misses with a wild body shot.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maverick scores with a kick to the body.
Maverick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John moves out of range of the body kick.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
Maverick swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick connects with a body shot.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maverick doesn't seem bothered though.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maverick 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 John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maverick cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John shoots for a takedown but Maverick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John misses with a body kick.
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
John prevents Maverick from improving his position.
Maverick gets back to full guard.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick is pulling down on John's head. It's preventing any offense from John, at least for the moment.
Maverick wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
John pushing down on Maverick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ola John has got the better of the ground game so far.
John looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maverick trying to control but John postures up.
Maverick is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maverick gets back to full guard.
Maverick trying to control the position.
John missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maverick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick there by John.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maverick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maverick takes a kick to the side of the head.
John feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maverick's calf.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick pushes John away with a front kick.
Maverick throws a lazy body kick
and John counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maverick won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John tries to move to mount but Maverick blocks the move with his legs.
John is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
John cracks Maverick with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
John checks a leg kick.
Maverick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for John's leg but John calmly moves out of range.
Maverick dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!
Maverick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maverick controlling the position for now.
John wants to pass the guard but Maverick is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
Maverick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. John manages to get himself to full guard.
Maverick is stalling in the full guard.
John looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maverick trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
Maverick postures up and lands a big shot to John's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maverick wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maverick defends well.
John throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maverick uses it to pass to side control.
John gets back to half guard.
Maverick working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Maverick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maverick punishing his opponent with strikes.
John is looking to get to half guard.
Maverick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. John can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
John manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick controlling the pace.
John wants to improve his position but Maverick is controlling well.
Ola John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maverick throwing shots but John is blocking nicely.
John wants to control but Maverick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
John is looking to get back to full guard here but Maverick has managed to pass to side control instead.
Maverick has control of an arm but John manages to advance to Maverick's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John controlling well, preventing Maverick from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ola John!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupolski's choice of entrance music: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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182 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte throws a poor cross that misses
and Tupolski counters by moving into the clinch.
Runkputte takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runkputte digs a right hand into Tupolski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tupolski's gas tank.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Runkputte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runkputte is defending well for now.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Runkputte lands with a right to the head.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte scores with a shoulder strike.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Runkputte scores with a shoulder strike.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Runkputte 's eye.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Come on Tupolski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Runkputte 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runkputte misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Runkputte.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runkputte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski letting Runkputte take a breather here.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte has Tupolski pushed against the cage.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runkputte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte just leaning against Tupolski, taking a breather.
Tupolski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runkputte's defenses.
Runkputte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runkputte is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runkputte blocks it with crossed arms.
Tupolski stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Runkputte.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runkputte is defending well for now.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runkputte's elbow.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Runkputte avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Runkputte struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Runkputte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Runkputte moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Runkputte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Runkputte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runkputte is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runkputte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tupolski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body kick from Runkputte.
Runkputte catches Tupolski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Runkputte misses.
Tupolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runkputte.
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!
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runkputte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tupolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Runkputte on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runkputte avoids it.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Runkputte's head.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Runkputte is trying to stall.
Tupolski tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runkputte stalling against the cage.
Runkputte managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Runkputte.
Runkputte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Runkputte blocks it.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tupolski is keeping busy.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
A short right from Tupolski.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Runkputte tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runkputte is trying to maintain a safe position but Tupolski gets an underhook and turns Runkputte into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Runkputte's face.
Runkputte is rocked!
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Oh Runkputte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Runkputte's face.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Runkputte being controlled against the cage.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Tupolski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runkputte's defenses.
Tupolski working Runkputte over with knees to the body.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Tupolski just leaning against Runkputte, taking a breather.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Runkputte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runkputte's gas tank.
Tupolski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Tupolski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tupolski.
Tupolski taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runkputtes head.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tupolski lands with a light punch inside.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Runkputte's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Runkputte! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tupolski is unloading with more strikes now! Runkputte drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski is the new welterweight champion!
Katurian Tupolski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Risley comes to the cage accompanied by JWP/BC - Szesnastki. Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass. Altemio Sanchez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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World class MT
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley scores with a decent looking hook.
Risley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Risley with a nice cross.
Sanchez moves forwards but Risley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Risley.
We've been told by Risley's head coaches at Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Risley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Risley is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Risley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Risley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Risley misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Risley's head but Risley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Risley closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Risley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez jumps guard but Risley stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Risley lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Risley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez pulls Risley into guard.
Sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Risley stacks Sanchez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Risley!
Sanchez regains half guard.
Risley trying to control the pace.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Risley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Risley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sanchez.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risley pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Risley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Risley is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Risley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Risley throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Risley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Risley slips a jab from Sanchez.
Risley cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Risley.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Risley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Altemio Sanchez has been cut.
Risley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Risley.
Risley slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Nice body kick there by Risley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Risley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Risley tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Risley lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez 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.
Risley scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Risley.
Joe Risley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Risley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Risley counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Risley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Risley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Risley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Risley tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Risley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Risley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Risley wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Risley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Risley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Risley wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Risley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Risley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Risley defends it easily.
Risley wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Risley is aware though and is defending well.
Risley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risley pulls his head out easily.
Risley postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanchez to stand up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Risley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Risley, as that shot connected.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Risley moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Risley.
Risley throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Risley is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Risley to keep the fight standing.
Risley lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Risley.
A short left from Risley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Risley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Risley backwards.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Risley to keep the fight standing.
Joe Risley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Risley.
Sanchez jumps guard but Risley stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Risley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Risley.
A left hand lands to the body for Risley.
Risley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Risley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Altemio Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Risley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Risley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Risley.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez throws a hook but Risley avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez 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.
Risley connects with a solid leg kick.
Risley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Risley finish him?
Risley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Risley clinches with his opponent.
Risley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Risley pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Risley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Risley wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Risley is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Risley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Risley wants to stand but Sanchez has his arm trapped.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Risley tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Risley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez is still trying to improve position.
Risley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanchez's legs.
Risley tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling his head.
Risley working away.
Sanchez looks to move to half guard but instead Risley has passed into mount! Damn!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Risley postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Risley.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Risley 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Risley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Risley avoids the punch easily.
Risley scores with a kick to the body.
Risley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Risley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Risley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe Risley is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Risley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Risley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Risley connects with a solid leg kick.
Risley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Risley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Risley scores with a head kick.
You can see that Sanchez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Risley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Risley thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
That kick from Risley tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altemio Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Risley does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Risley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Risley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Risley!
After the big win, Joe Risley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Altemio Sanchez had this to say: 'vittupillusaatana!'.
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