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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omni Kakadu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omni Kakadu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakadu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakadu connects with a body shot.
Kakadu shoots in but Kerr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakadu loads up on a big right hand but Kerr slips the punch.
Kakadu shoots in for a double leg but Kerr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakadu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kakadu shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakadu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omni Kakadu.
Kerr forces Kakadu back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakadu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kerr breaks the clinch.
Kakadu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerr slips under a jab from Kakadu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakadu throws a head kick but Kerr moves out of range.
Kerr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kakadu wants to stand back up but Kerr manages to pass into side control.
Kakadu tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kerr easily slips into full mount!
Kerr gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kakadu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakadu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kakadu!
Kerr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kakadu to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakadu misses with a head kick.
Kerr pushes Kakadu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kakadu.
Nice body punch from Kerr - that landed with a thud.
Kakadu looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerr.
Kerr effectively controlling the action here.
Kakadu wants a takedown.
Kerr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakadu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kerr sprawls well. Kerr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kakadu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kakadu moves to clinch but Kerr breaks away
and Kerr counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakadu is looking for a takedown.
Kerr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakadu gets tackled into the cage by Kerr. Kerr maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kakadu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kerr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kerr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerr has managed to clinch.
Kakadu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kerr pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Kakadu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerr defends well and Kakadu ends up having to push Kerr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kakadu was covering up waiting for the punch and Kerr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kakadu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kerr manages to pass to side control.
Kerr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Kerr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakadu is trying to pull guard but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Kerr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kakadu up against the cage.
Kerr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakadu misses with a takedown attempt - Kerr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kakadu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerr as he jumps to the side.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omni Kakadu.
Kakadu is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.
Kerr moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerr.
Kerr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kakadu tries to pull guard but Kerr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kakadu is trying to pull guard but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Kakadu is breathing heavily.
Kakadu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kerr is defending well.
Kerr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kakadu.
Kakadu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerr pushes Kakadu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakadu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerr moves into range and clinches up with Kakadu.
Kerr breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kakadu.
Kakadu darts in trying to clinch
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kerr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerr.
Kerr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kakadu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kerr to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr managing to block the knees to the body from Kakadu.
Kerr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kerr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kakadu backwards.
Kakadu is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerr.
A frustrated look appears on Kakadu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kerr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kakadu is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerr finish him?
Kerr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kakadu up against the cage.
Kerr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kakadu seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kakadu moves to clinch but Kerr breaks away
and Kerr moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerr stalls.
Kakadu is trying to drag Kerr to the mat but Kerr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kakadu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kerr walks away with a smile on his face. Kakadu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakadu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kerr's head.
Kakadu goes for a double leg but Kerr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kerr continues to drive forward.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omni Kakadu.
Kakadu wants to break free but Kerr has control.
Kerr lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kakadu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kakadu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kerr lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kerr creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kakadu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kakadu drops to his knees and Kerr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Murphy has chosen The Warrior's Code as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brutality wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Brutality is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brutality is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brutality working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brutality.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brutality wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Brutality, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Brutality against the cage but Brutality circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy thumps Brutality with a low kick.
Brutality gets a clinch.
Brutality with a knee to the head.
Brutality manages to break the clinch.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy 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 Brutality has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brutality and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brutality looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brutality or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Brutality manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Brutality manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Brutality sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ultimate Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brutality sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Murphy dives in and grabs Brutality's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brutality pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brutality's waist but Brutality gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Brutality has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy wants to stall.
Brutality pulls guard.
Brutality is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Brutality has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brutality works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy prevents Brutality from getting back to his feet.
Brutality looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murphy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brutality still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brutality has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brutality stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Brutality dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Brutality shows good takedown defense.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brutality tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Brutality's guard.
Brutality preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutality is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutality wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutality is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy won't allow Brutality to sweep him here.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brutality scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brutality is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Brutality sits in half guard.
Brutality working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Murphy's thigh. Murphy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Tyler Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brutality is trying to ground and pound but Murphy uses the momentary lack of control by Brutality to regain half guard.
Murphy trying to hold on to Brutality's head to control him but Brutality postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brutality wants to stand but Murphy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Brutality is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Brutality sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ultimate Brutality is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Brutality sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brutality goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brutality misses with a body shot.
Brutality tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Brutality sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ultimate Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Murphy.
A jab lands there for Brutality.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brutality slips under a jab.
Brutality fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brutality checks it well.
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 Ultimate Brutality will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy leaves Brutality with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brutality fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Brutality tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brutality closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Brutality has double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Brutality is controlling him.
Brutality tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Brutality drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Brutality.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brutality circles away.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Brutality counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brutality in his tracks.
Brutality looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Brutality persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brutality was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Brutality misses with a low kick.
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brutality quickly recovers to half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Brutality wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Brutality tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is taking a breather. Brutality 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.
Murphy throwing shots but Brutality is blocking nicely.
Brutality pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutality is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brutality trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brutality counters with a head kick.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Brutality misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Brutality tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Brutality, which made it look bad.
Tyler Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Brutality lands a head shot.
Brutality wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brutality tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brutality somewhat.
A head kick from Brutality lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Brutality holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brutality stalling the fight.
Ultimate Brutality is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brutality 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Brutality!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (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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182 lbs
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173 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Didion!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sheilds won't allow Didion to sweep him here.
Sheilds lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheilds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Didion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Didion 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.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion drops back looking for a leg! Sheilds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sheilds manages to kick Didion off! Didion jumps back into Sheilds's guard.
Didion trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion wants to pass the guard but Sheilds is keeping the position.
Didion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sheilds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Didion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Didion postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Sheilds coming out on top.
Sheilds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ashley Sheilds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Didion, as that shot connected.
Didion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
Sheilds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sheilds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sheilds dips to his left and cracks Didion with an uppercut!
Sheilds takes a swing at Didion's ribcage but misses.
Sheilds is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sheilds misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds misses with a body kick.
Didion tries to move into range but Sheilds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sheilds scores with a sloppy right hand. Didion should have avoided that one.
Sheilds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sheilds misses with an uppercut.
Sheilds moves away from the strike by Didion.
Sheilds clobbers Didion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Didion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Sheilds misses.
Sheilds throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Didion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Sheilds.
Good exchange - Sheilds coming out on top.
Sheilds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Sheilds is predictable there
and Didion counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Didion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Didion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sheilds throws out a loose jab but Didion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheilds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Didion's sensitive parts.
Sheilds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Didion's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didion regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Sheilds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Didion slips under a jab from Sheilds.
Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt.
Zach Didion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheilds throws a hook to the side of Didion's head but Didion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheilds cracks the inside of Didion's front leg.
Sheilds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sheilds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds dives in and grabs Didion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Didion pushes down on Sheilds's head and hops out.
A big right from Sheilds misses.
Sheilds lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Sheilds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheilds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Didion checks it well.
Didion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheilds swings widly with a right hand
and Didion counters with an outside leg kick.
Sheilds throws a big shot that misses.
Sheilds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sheilds misses with a wild body shot.
Didion blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion slips under a jab.
Sheilds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Didion can do to turn this around?
Didion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheilds.
Jab by Sheilds.
Sheilds darts in looking for a takedown but Didion gets double underhooks and turns Sheilds into the cage.
Didion digs a right hand into Sheilds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheilds's gas tank.
Didion struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheilds controls his hands.
Didion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Didion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheilds manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Didion wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds controls Didion momentarily but Didion frees himself.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion chips away with some ground and pound.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
Sheilds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sheilds working for submissions but it's allowed Didion to get to half guard.
That's four 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.
Sheilds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
Sheilds pulls Didion in close to prevent any damage.
Sheilds can't keep his opponent in guard - Didion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheilds is refusing to be controlled, as Didion sits in half guard.
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 Ashley Sheilds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sheilds misses the jab.
Sheilds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheilds misses the jab.
Didion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Didion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Didion staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashley Sheilds is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheilds lands a head shot.
Sheilds throws a leg kick but Didion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Didion misses.
Sheilds misses with a low kick as Didion jumps back.
Sheilds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Didion on the side of the head.
Sheilds scores with a leg kick.
Sheilds lands a head shot.
Zach Didion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didion misses with an uppercut
and Sheilds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheilds misses with a looping right.
Sheilds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sheilds misses with a low kick as Didion jumps back.
Sheilds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds looks to score with a jab to the body but Didion is just out of range.
Didion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheilds misses with a looping left.
Sheilds lands a body shot.
Sheilds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Didion avoids a kick to the body.
Sheilds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Didions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheilds or perhaps it was just good defense by Didion, which made it look bad.
Sheilds works over Didion's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sheilds misses.
Didion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
Sheilds throws a lazy uppercut
and Didion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sheilds connects with a right hand. Didion shakes it off.
Didion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sheilds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Didion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Sheilds misses.
Sheilds throws out a loose jab but Didion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashley Sheilds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Didion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds misses the shot to the body.
Sheilds misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheilds checks a leg kick.
Didion moves out of range of the body kick from Sheilds.
A lazy body kick from Sheilds
and Didion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Didion moves away from the strike by Sheilds.
Didion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Sheilds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheilds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Sheilds!
Our winner, Ashley Sheilds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Zach Didion stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am wondering who i get next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredo Dio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredo Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicola Cardinale!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardinale's head backwards.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Cardinale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dio on the side of the head.
Dio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cardinale. That one must have hurt.
Cardinale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dio.
Cardinale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dio misses with a straight right.
Cardinale looks to land a body kick but Dio moved away.
Dio misses with a hook.
Cardinale feints and then cracks Dio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dio down.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinale throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardinale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Cardinale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cardinale throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Cardinale's shoulder, as Cardinale tries to avoid the shot.
Cardinale misses with the combination.
Dio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardinale.
Dio misses with an uppercut.
Dio blocks a head kick by Cardinale.
Dio lands an overhand right.
Cardinale misses with a kick to the body.
Dio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardinale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a leg kick but Dio moved away.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale lands a jab to Dio's midsection.
Cardinale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardinale finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardinale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dio throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cardinale.
Dio lands with a straight right. Cardinale didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale ducks right into an uppercut from Dio.
Cardinale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardinale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cardinale misses with a low kick.
Dio needs to keep his hands up - Cardinale had a free shot at his head there.
Cardinale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dio.
Cardinale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardinale - that will leave a mark!
Cardinale lands a nice hook to Dio's body. Dio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fredo Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardinale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardinale throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dio's head.
Cardinale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardinale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardinale with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardinale works over Dio with some ground and pound from guard.
Cardinale throwing strikes from guard but Dio blocks nicely.
Cardinale wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicola Cardinale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Cardinale does it's job there.
A big right from Dio misses.
Cardinale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dio avoids the head kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardinale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Cardinale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio misses with a hook.
Cardinale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dio throws a series of punches but Cardinale moves out of range.
Cardinale is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale with a nice cross.
Cardinale slips under a jab.
Cardinale throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cardinale misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Cardinale.
Cardinale tries to land a front kick but Dio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dio missing with a left hand there. Cardinale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardinale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dio's knee momentarily.
Cardinale looks to land a body kick but Dio moved away.
Dio misses with an uppercut. Cardinale saw that one coming.
Cardinale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dio throws a jab when Cardinale was well out of range.
Cardinale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dio scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Cardinale counters with a solid body kick.
Cardinale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardinale misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Dio misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Cardinale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio loads up on a big right hand but Cardinale slips the punch.
Dio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardinale lands a jab to the nose.
Dio misses with a body shot.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardinale lands a nice looking body kick.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardinale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
Dio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardinale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Dio - just one landing.
A big left from Dio misses.
Cardinale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardinale misses with a body kick.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Cardinale.
Cardinale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dio blocks a head kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicola Cardinale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardinale throws out a leg kick but Dio moves out of range and Cardinale only half commits.
Cardinale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dio thuds his right hand into Cardinale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Nicola Cardinale's cut even more.
Cardinale misses with a takedown attempt - Dio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dio scores with a one two! Cardinale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cardinale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cardinale swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinale scores with a decent looking hook.
Cardinale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio misses with a combination
and Cardinale counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cardinale circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardinale looks for the body kick but Dio saw that one coming.
Cardinale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cardinale.
Dio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dio throws a jab when Cardinale was well out of range.
Cardinale shoots in and gets a takedown into Dio's guard.
Cardinale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardinale trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale passes Dio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardinale trying to pass the guard but Dio defending well.
Cardinale is stalling here. Dio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardinale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cardinale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dio's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardinale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dio wanted to stand there but Cardinale had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardinale is proving hard to escape from.
Cardinale trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dio stands and steps away. Cardinale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nicola Cardinale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dio blocks a head kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale throws a hook to the side of Dio's head but Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dio throws a right and a left that Cardinale avoids nicely.
A left lands for Dio.
A head kick misses from Cardinale.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cardinale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fredo Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fredo Dio.
Well Cardinale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicola Cardinale!
An out of breath Nicola Cardinale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jummi Jammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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209 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jummi Jammi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Hope!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hope tries to score a body lock takedown but Jammi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Jammi.
A hook to the body from Jammi.
Jammi lands with a left to the head.
Hope is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jammi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jammi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hope.
Jammi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jammi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Jammi.
Jammi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jammi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hope.
Jammi lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope tries to score a body lock takedown but Jammi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jummi Jammi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Hope.
Hope looks winded!
Jammi landing knees to the head.
Jammi has Hope pushed against the cage.
A short left from Jammi.
Jammi lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jammi as the two fighters clinch.
Jammi cracks Hope with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jammi.
I was talking to Jammi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jammi lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammi lands a nice uppercut.
Jammi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Jammi as the two fighters clinch.
Jammi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hope drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jammi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hope backwards.
Jammi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jammi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jammi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jammi.
Hope is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jammi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hope is still on wobbly legs! Can Jammi finish him?
Jammi throws a big uppercut that drops Hope! More strikes from Jammi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hope lies dazed against the cage as Jammi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jummi Jammi!
Jummi Jammi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Louisiana Blues as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mercer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Robinson. That one must have hurt.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Mercer missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson throws a solid leg kick but Mercer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robinson.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Mercer had a free shot at his head there.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Mercer throws a low kick, looking for Robinson's leg but Robinson calmly moves out of range.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ray Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robinson throws a wild body kick that Mercer sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Mercer lands.
Mercer with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson lands with a kick to the temple. Mercer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mercer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Mercer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercer is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mercer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mercer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Mercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mercer has worked his arm free - good work by Mercer!
Robinson trying to control the action but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Mercer stops Robinson from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Mercer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Mercer cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson misses with a leg kick.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
Good work by Mercer as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Mercer's leg but Mercer calmly moves out of range.
Mercer blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mercer will feel that in the morning.
Mercer blocks a jab.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Mercer lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercer checks it well.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robinson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mercer counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check.
Robinson thows a body kick. Mercer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Robinson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ray Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
A big left from Mercer misses.
A head kick by Robinson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Mercer slips under a jab from Robinson.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Mercer.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercer tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson is rocked!
Mercer drops Robinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Robinson looks back up at him and smiles so Mercer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Robinson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Mercer!
After winning the bout, Alex Mercer 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifrous Satanous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Satanous might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put You To Bed. This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifrous Satanous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brodus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satanous misses the shot to the body.
Brodus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Satanous in his tracks.
Clay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Satanous under the eye.
It looks like Lucifrous Satanous has been cut.
Clay throws the left hand but Satanous avoids the punch easily.
Satanous throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satanous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Satanous.
Clay misses with a hook
and Satanous counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Satanous.
Satanous throws a big right hand that misses.
Satanous throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Satanous from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satanous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Satanous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Satanous throws an elbow that misses. Clay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Satanous's guard. Nice move by Clay!
Satanous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Satanous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satanous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Satanous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Satanous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Satanous's legs - danger averted.
Clay postures up.
Clay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Satanous controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Satanous's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to control from the top but Satanous keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Satanous throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clay escapes and throws Satanous's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clay wants to control but Satanous is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clay working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clay avoids the strikes from the bottom by Satanous.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Satanous moved out of range.
Satanous lands with a good body shot.
Clay scores with a jab. Satanous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clay gets caught napping as Satanous dives in and scores a takedown. Clay manages to retain guard.
Satanous sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clay keeping full guard, as Satanous tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucifrous Satanous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucifrous Satanous's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Satanous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Satanous checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clay with a jab.
Clay misses with a straight left.
A jab from Satanous misses.
Satanous tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Clay throws a hook but Satanous avoids it easily.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Satanous is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Satanous there.
Clay throws a head kick that misses.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Satanous throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay thumps Satanous with a low kick.
Satanous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Satanous.
Satanous fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satanous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brodus Clay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satanous swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Satanous moved out of range.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Satanous counters with a single leg into guard. Clay didn't expect that.
Clay is trying to control the position but Satanous postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satanous wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Satanous is really struggling to control Clay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Satanous is proving a slippery customer.
Satanous won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clay keeping full guard, as Satanous tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Satanous wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Satanous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Satanous defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Clay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Satanous counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Satanous prevents Clay from improving his position.
Satanous working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanous trying to control from Clay's half guard. Clay has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Satanous postures up.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Satanous is trying to control but can't.
Satanous tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Satanous is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Satanous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Satanous is not content to let Clay control the position.
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 Lucifrous Satanous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucifrous Satanous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Satanous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Satanous ducks down to avoid it.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Satanous saw that one coming.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Satanous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay throws a hook but Satanous blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satanous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Satanous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Satanous.
Satanous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satanous throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay throws a hook but Satanous avoids it easily.
Clay is looking to chop away at Satanous's legs.
Satanous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satanous swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Satanous misses with a shot to the body
and Satanous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Satanous. Those never looked like landing.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Satanous moved out of range.
Clay misses the jab.
Brodus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Clay misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses the jab.
Satanous tries to clinch up.
Satanous throws a body shot but no joy.
Satanous moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brodus Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satanous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satanous just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Satanous counters with a takedown into side control.
Clay defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay dodges the ground and pound from Satanous.
Satanous creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Satanous are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lucifrous Satanous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Satanous grinds an elbow into Clay's temple.
Satanous working the head and body with strikes.
Satanous tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Satanous are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Satanous misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lucifrous Satanous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satanous scores with a couple of short elbows.
Satanous trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
A lull in the action here as Satanous stalls from top position.
Satanous trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Satanous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Satanous taking a break here but Clay is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifrous Satanous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satanous, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifrous Satanous!
Lucifrous Satanous decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen has chosen Winning! - Charlie Sheen as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNardo cracks a nice hook into Sheen's ribs.
Sheen throws a big shot that misses.
DeNardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheen's sensitive parts.
DeNardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheen is just out of range.
DeNardo lands a head kick. Sheen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Charlie Sheen has been cut.
DeNardo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sheen checks a leg kick.
DeNardo throws the kick towards the body but Sheen avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeNardo.
DeNardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sheen's sensitive parts.
DeNardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by DeNardo's head coaches at Datsik's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Sheen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheen wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Sheen catches DeNardo right on the button with a cross.
DeNardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sheen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeNardo can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sheen checks a leg kick.
DeNardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheen.
A jab from DeNardo finds it's way through Sheen's defenses.
DeNardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheen moves away.
DeNardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheen is able to avoid easily.
DeNardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sheen misses with a hook.
Sheen takes a swing at DeNardo's ribcage but misses.
DeNardo misses with a hook.
Sheen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeNardo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeNardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sheen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeNardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo throws a leg kick but Sheen checks it.
DeNardo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sheen sneaks back into half guard.
DeNardo is looking to take a break and control but Sheen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeNardo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sheen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sheen is trying to maintain the position but DeNardo is very close to passing his half guard.
DeNardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheen keeps working.
DeNardo stalling.
Sheen is refusing to be controlled, as DeNardo sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen has a hand on DeNardo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. DeNardo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
DeNardo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
DeNardo controlling the position easily from mount.
DeNardo working for a submission but Sheen is keeping him at bay.
DeNardo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeNardo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sheen wants to hold on but DeNardo pushes him away.
DeNardo working the ground and pound effectively.
DeNardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sheen working to try and regain half guard.
DeNardo unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheen working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Sheen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeNardo scores with a nice body kick.
DeNardo looks to throw the jab but Sheen is out of range.
DeNardo checks a leg kick.
DeNardo throws a push kick but Sheen slaps the foot to one side.
DeNardo misses with a left hand
and Sheen counters with a straight right hand.
DeNardo swings for the body but Sheen moves out of range.
DeNardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheen counters with a right hand to the body.
DeNardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNardo shoots in and drives through. Sheen sprawls well.
DeNardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dom DeNardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Sheen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheen scores with a decent looking hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DeNardo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen moves out of range easily.
DeNardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheen.
Sheen checks a low kick from DeNardo.
Sheen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeNardo looking to score a takedown here. Sheen is defending well but DeNardo drives through and ends up in Sheen's guard.
Sheen trying to control the position.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Sheen keeps moving.
Sheen controls DeNardo momentarily but DeNardo frees himself.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Sheen keeps moving.
Sheen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo working a defensive guard here.
DeNardo is looking for a triangle but Sheen pushes his legs off easily.
DeNardo keeping full guard, as Sheen tries to pass.
Sheen trying to control but DeNardo is working from the bottom.
DeNardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
DeNardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheen can do to turn this around?
DeNardo trying to control the position.
Sheen stays in close to DeNardo's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sheen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. DeNardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Sheen takes a swing at DeNardo's ribcage but misses.
DeNardo ducks under a wild hook from Sheen.
Sheen throws a hook but DeNardo avoids it easily.
Sheen throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeNardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeNardo jabs at Sheen's body.
DeNardo lands with a straight right. Sheen didn't see that one coming.
DeNardo shoots in for a takedown but Sheen shows good takedown defense.
Sheen blocks a head kick by DeNardo.
DeNardo misses with a wild body shot.
Sheen throws out a loose jab but DeNardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheen looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNardo is just out of range.
DeNardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Sheen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeNardo throws out a leg kick but Sheen moves out of range and DeNardo only half commits.
Sheen just misses with a punch to the body.
DeNardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sheen momentarily.
That has opened up Charlie Sheen's cut even more.
Sheen scores with the left hand. DeNardo knows he should have avoided that one.
DeNardo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeNardo throws a shot from downtown. Sheen moves away and avoids it.
DeNardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeNardo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo avoids the body shot from Sheen.
DeNardo misses with a wild body shot.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeNardo is fending him off so far but Sheen persists. Nope, DeNardo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeNardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeNardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheen trying to control from the bottom.
DeNardo wants to pass to mount but Sheen is defending the position.
DeNardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheen is just riding it out for now. DeNardo eventually gives up the hold.
Dom DeNardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sheen is trying to maintain the position but DeNardo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo is keen to just control but Sheen is a slippery customer.
Sheen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheen keeps trying to improve his position.
DeNardo 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.
DeNardo working over Sheen with some ground and pound. Sheen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo slips a nice elbow through Sheen's hands, connecting with Sheen's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeNardo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeNardo's back!
DeNardo is really stuck here.
DeNardo staying busy and making it hard for Sheen to control.
Sheen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
DeNardo trying to control the hands but Sheen breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
DeNardo is in trouble now - Sheen has advanced to mount!
Sheen content just to control the position here.
Sheen wants to control the pace but DeNardo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNardo is looking to get to half guard.
DeNardo wants to hold on but Sheen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Sheen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by DeNardo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sheen.
Sheen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheen.
DeNardo throws a body punch but Sheen moves out of range.
Sheen cracks DeNardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeNardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheen.
Sheen throws a big shot that misses.
Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNardo manages to avoid it.
Sheen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheen.
Sheen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sheen lands a really nice looking cross but DeNardo seems unphased.
Sheen just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from DeNardo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from DeNardo finds it's way through Sheen's defenses.
Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNardo manages to avoid it.
Sheen scores with a nice head shot.
DeNardo looks for the body kick but Sheen saw that one coming.
Sheen throws a leg kick
and DeNardo counters with a takedown into side control.
DeNardo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but DeNardo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sheen tries to lock up and control but DeNardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is working to get back to half guard.
Sheen tries to lock up and control but DeNardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Sheen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
DeNardo with good strikes from the mount here!
The cut above Charlie Sheen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Sheen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dom DeNardo!
Dom DeNardo retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel comes to the cage accompanied by Haifisch. Clay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Garfunkel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Garfunkel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
272 lbs
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255 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay moves into range and clinches up with Garfunkel.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garfunkels head.
A body shot lands from Clay.
Garfunkel misses with a punch to the body.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clay.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clay.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
Garfunkel blocks a body shot from Clay.
Garfunkel tries to score a body lock takedown but Clay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garfunkel wants a takedown.
Clay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clay digs a right hand into Garfunkel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garfunkel's gas tank.
Come on Clay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garfunkels head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Garfunkel avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
A short right from Garfunkel on the inside.
Garfunkel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garfunkel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Garfunkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garfunkel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clay gets underhooks to prevent Garfunkel's takedown attempt.
Clay tries to work over Garfunkel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garfunkel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clay just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Clay.
Garfunkel takes a shot to the head.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Garfunkel avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay tries a body shot but Garfunkel blocks it.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garfunkel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garfunkel tries to pull guard but Clay holds him up against the cage and eventually Garfunkel drops back down to his feet.
Garfunkel gets control of Clay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garfunkel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garfunkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garfunkel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clay lands a couple of digs.
Clay stands and throws Garfunkel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garfunkel is trying to improve his position.
Clay advances nicely into full mount.
Clay raining down shots from the mount!
Clay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfunkel regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Garfunkel is working hard here to advance position.
Clay passes to side control.
Garfunkel is not content to let Clay control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clay tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Clay cracks Garfunkel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Garfunkel working to try and regain half guard.
Garfunkel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garfunkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garfunkel.
Garfunkel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clay is defending well. Garfunkel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clay has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garfunkel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Garfunkel!
Frank Garfunkel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cedric Maake enters the cage!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coenan throws a shot to the body.
Maake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coenan is looking to clinch but Maake is avoiding it.
Coenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Coenan cracks a nice hook into Maake's ribs.
Coenan staying out of range there.
Coenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coenan looks to throw the jab but Maake is out of range.
Coenan slips a jab from Maake.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Coenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Maake does it's job there.
Maake misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maake loads up on a big right hand but Coenan slips the punch.
Maake misses with a looping right.
Coenan takes one to the side of the head.
Maake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coenan to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan misses with a low kick.
Maake throws a jab when Coenan was well out of range.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Coenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coenan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coenan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coenan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maake to regain full guard.
Coenan wants to control from the top but Maake keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coenan is looking to work some ground and pound but Maake has wrist control.
Coenan working some strikes from top position.
Coenan throws a strike but Maake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coenan's guard.
Coenan looking to control.
Coenan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coenan 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.
Coenan trying to control the position.
Maake trying to control but Coenan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake preventing the sweep.
Maake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coenan is working an open guard so Maake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Coenan's shoulder, as Coenan tries to avoid the shot.
Maake cracks Coenan with a good jab.
Coenan looks to land a left hand but Maake moved out of range nicely.
Coenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maake is out of range and Coenan settles back down.
Cedric Maake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maake staying out of range there.
Coenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coenan lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maake throws a lazy uppercut
and Coenan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maake tries to move into range but Coenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maake might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Coenan connects with a crisp jab.
Maake lands with an uppercut that bounces Coenan off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Cedric Maake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coenan slips a jab from Maake.
Coenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Coenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Coenan tests Maake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coenan moves into the clinch.
Maake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coenan misses with some punches.
Maake breaks from the clinch.
Coenan staying out of range there.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Coenan loads up on a big right hand but Maake slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cedric Maake will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maake misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Coenan.
Coenan dips to his left and cracks Maake with an uppercut!
Maake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coenan.
Maake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maake.
Maake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maake misses with an uppercut
and Coenan counters with a low kick, right behind Maake 's knee.
Coenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coenan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Maake misses with a looping left.
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coenan under the eye.
Coenan defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Coenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Coenan.
Maake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Coenan.
Maake looks to land a right hand but Coenan moved out of range.
Cedric Maake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coenan momentarily.
Coenan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coenan.
Maake throws a hook to the side of Coenan's head but Coenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maake misses with a left hand
and Coenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maake thinking.
Coenan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coenan throws a strike but Maake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coenan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maake looking to pass the guard.
Coenan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maake is aware though and is defending well.
Maake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coenan is trying to keep Maake in close.
Coenan 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.
Coenan trying to control the position here.
Coenan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coenan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maake 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.
Maake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coenan.
Maake wants to stand but Coenan is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan tries to free his leg and advance position but Maake is retaining full guard.
Maake trying to keep a closed guard but Coenan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Coenan does no damage.
Coenan misses with a few strikes there.
Maake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coenan.
Coenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maake finds it's way round the side to connect with Coenan's head.
Coenan slips a jab from Maake.
Maake swings widly with a right hand
and Coenan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coenan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coenan throwing strikes from guard but Maake blocks nicely.
Coenan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Coenan misses the target.
Coenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maake's head.
Hildebrand Coenan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Maake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maake misses with a right hand
and Coenan counters with a three punch combo that has Maake backing up. Maake nods at Coenan to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Coenan.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coenan.
Coenan connects with a crisp jab.
Maake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coenan's hands.
Coenan misses with an uppercut
and Maake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Coenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maake scores with a jab to the head.
Coenan jabs Maake right on the nose. Maake blinks but takes it well.
Coenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan jabs Maake right on the nose. Maake blinks but takes it well.
Maake defending well as Coenan loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maake misses with a looping left.
Maake misses with an uppercut.
Coenan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maake avoids it really well and circles away.
Coenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maake throws a hook to the side of Coenan's head but Coenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coenan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maake misses with a left hand
and Coenan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coenan throws a strike but Maake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maake wants to get up but he can't break Coenan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coenan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coenan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coenan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maake is aware though and is defending well.
Coenan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A swing and a miss from Maake.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coenan.
Coenan moves away from the strike by Maake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Maake both land. Nice combination.
Coenan walks into a straight right hand from Maake.
Nice shot by Maake.
Coenan is rocked!
Maake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coenan.
Oh Coenan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coenan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Coenan seems to have got his legs back now.
Coenan moves away from the strike by Maake.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Maake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maake thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Maake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coenan.
Coenan defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Coenan staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Maake misses.
Maake misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coenan looks to land a combination but Maake avoids it well.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Coenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maake catches Coenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.
Coenan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maake scores with a nice strike.
Maake misses with a few strikes there.
Coenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coenan scores with a nice right hand.
Coenan slips a jab from Maake.
Maake connects with a right hand. Coenan shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cedric Maake just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coenan slips under a jab from Maake.
Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Coenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coenan closes the distance and clinches.
Coenan lands a body shot.
Coenan scores with a shot to the side of Maake's head.
Maake prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Maake controls his hands.
Maake can't find room to land a body shot as Coenan controls the action.
Maake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maake lands with a short shot to the head.
Maake breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Coenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maake is out of range and Coenan settles back down.
Maake misses with a lunging right hand
and Coenan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maake backwards.
Coenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maake lands a body punch.
Maake prevents a body shot from Coenan.
Coenan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maake or not.
Maake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coenan moves forwards but Maake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
A jab from Coenan misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maake throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake throws a big shot that misses.
Coenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coenan slips under a jab from Maake.
Maake slaps away a takedown attempt from Coenan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maake manages to avoid it.
Coenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coenan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Maake is just out of range.
Coenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Coenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Maake should have avoided that one.
Maake works the jab nicely.
Maake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Some wild striking there from Coenan.
Maake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Coenan counter with a right hand.
Maake sizes up Coenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coenan misses with a wild body shot.
Maake misses with a lunging right hand
and Coenan moves into the clinch.
Coenan wants to take the fight to the mat but Maake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coenan misses with a body punch.
Maake misses with a punch on the inside.
Maake scores with a shoulder strike.
Maake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coenan misses with a wild combination.
Maake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maake throws the left hand but Coenan avoids the punch easily.
Maake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Coenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maake throws out the jab.
Coenan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Maake comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Coenan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Coenan was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Maake!
Cedric Maake is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cedric Maake 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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