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AFLC 109: Lee Vs Wright PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabian Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lopez stalling against the ropes.
Lopez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the ropes.
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is adopting a defensive guard.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Souza misses with the ground and pound.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez sneaks back into half guard.
Souza passes to side control.
Souza controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet.
Souza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lopez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Souza is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
Lopez is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Souza is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza is trying for a kimura here. Lopez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Souza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. The key to victory for Chuck Liddell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
28 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James 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.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Liddell.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Liddell tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Liddell knocks James to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
James is rocked!
It looks like Nick James has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to control Liddell's posture but Liddell avoids it.
James is trying to improve his position.
Liddell wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a sweep.
James struggling a bit here.
James is not content to let Liddell control the position.
James is trying to control Liddell's posture but Liddell avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Liddell 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.
Liddell trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liddell won't allow James to sweep him here.
James has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liddell has passed into side control.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Liddell wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
James is not content to let Liddell control the position.
James manages to get back to half guard.
Liddell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to maintain the position but Liddell is very close to passing his half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liddell is trying to get back to half guard.
James trying to control the position but Liddell is working away.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liddell is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Nick James has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James swings around for an armbar but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Liddell has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Liddell throws his legs up looking for a submission but James uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking for a sweep.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liddell, who protects the arm well.
Liddell is looking for a sweep.
James swings around for an armbar but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James's guard.
Liddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell postures up.
James working for a triangle but Liddell defends it easily.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liddell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liddell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liddell stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liddell!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Liddell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to pass to full mount but Liddell defends it.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
James tries to pass to full mount but Liddell defends it.
James is looking for a kimura here.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two 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.
Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.
James is just content to waste time from the top position. Liddell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Liddell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Liddell 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.
James controlling the position.
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.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liddell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liddell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Liddell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
James is staying active underneath Liddell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liddell is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Liddell 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick James.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick James!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Golden as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter Williams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustavo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie's coach down at Elite Fighting Temple was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams !
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Williams 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams !
Williams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gracie misses with a takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Williams .
Williams works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Williams misses.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Carter Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Gracie.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams .
Gracie is rocked!
Williams drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gracie right on the button. Gracie goes down! Williams follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Williams gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Carter Williams !
Michael Carter Williams 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Woodley in side control, throwing shots but Perez defends.
Perez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Woodley misses with a head shot.
Woodley controlling from the full mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Woodley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Perez is bucking up trying to escape but Woodley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Woodley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Woodley looking to ground and pound but Perez is blocking nicely.
Woodley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Woodley.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woodley on the ground.
Woodley working the ground and pound effectively.
Woodley lands a big shot there that rocks Perez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woodley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woodley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding Woodley's attempts to control the action.
Woodley looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Woodley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Woodley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Woodley working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Woodley unloads with some shots from mount but Perez bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Woodley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Perez is rocked!
Woodley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woodley unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Perez wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Woodley celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampemann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: pretty enough. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampemann lands with a hook. Cortez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kampemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cortez's guard.
Cortez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kampemann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cortez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kampemann has managed to get both his arms back between Cortez's legs - danger averted.
Kampemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampemann trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kampemann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kampemann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Kampemann from controlling successfully.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kampemann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cortez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Kampemann from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Kampemann 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.
Cortez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kampemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cortez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kampemann defends well.
Kampemann wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kampemann's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kampemann's guard.
Cortez is pressing down on Kampemann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kampemann is holding on for now.
Cortez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cortez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kampemann won't allow Cortez to pass to mount.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Cortez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kampemann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Kampemann is keeping the position.
Cortez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cortez works to advance to full mount. Kampemann defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cortez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kampemann is surviving well by controlling Cortez's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kampemann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kampemann shrugs it off.
Kampemann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Cortez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Kampemann.
Kampemann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cortez sprawls well initially but Kampemann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nathan Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kampemann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kampemann prevents Cortez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cortez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kampemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kampemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cortez 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.
Kampemann wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez controls Kampemann momentarily but Kampemann frees himself.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Kampemann from controlling successfully.
Kampemann looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kampemann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cortez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kampemann, into his guard.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kampemann is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez passes Kampemann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Kampemann defends it.
Cortez 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.
Kampemann actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann is trying to control but can't.
Kampemann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily.
Kampemann trying to get back to full guard but Cortez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cortez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kampemann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cortez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kampemann has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kampemann!
Kampemann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Kampemann tries to pass.
Cortez looking to control.
Kampemann stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kampemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kampemann trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortez'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.
Cortez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Cortez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kampemann.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Kampemann has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Kampemann to work.
Kampemann gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kampemann wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampemann advances to half guard.
Kampemann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cortez pushes Kampemann off looking to stand but Kampemann dives back in and keeps control.
Kampemann wants to free his trapped foot but Cortez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cortez trying to control from the bottom.
Kampemann 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.
Kampemann 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.
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.
Kampemann is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kampemann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cortez defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kampemann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard but Kampemann has passed into side control.
Cortez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Kampemann has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Kampemann working away.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kampemann is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Kampemann tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin Kampemann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampemann in side control, throwing shots but Cortez defends.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez manages to get back to half guard.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez trying to hold on to Kampemann's head to control him but Kampemann postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Kampemann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cortez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nathan Cortez!
A victorious Nathan Cortez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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213 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Dela Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones tries to clinch up but Dela Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Dela Cruz backpedaling.
It looks like Mauricio Dela Cruz has been cut.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Dela Cruz leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping right.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Jones has his foot on Dela Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Dela Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones has hold of Dela Cruz's hands but Dela Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones moves into full guard.
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Dela Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dela Cruz is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dela Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Dela Cruz cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Cruz to get to half guard.
Dela Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is in trouble now - Dela Cruz has advanced to mount!
Dela Cruz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dela Cruz working Jones over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dela Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Dela Cruz finish him?
Dela Cruz lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauricio Dela Cruz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the ring accompanied by Demon Blues by ORANGE GOBLIN. 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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180 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
38 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Stephen Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Cerrone's knee but Cerrone avoids it well.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cerrone avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cerrone misses with a wild combination.
Cerrone forces Rogers back against the ropes and clinches.
Cerrone misses with a punch to the body.
Cerrone lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rogers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Cerrone.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerrone controls his hands.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the ropes.
Cerrone struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses.
Cerrone throws a head punch that misses.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Cerrone keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cerrone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers misses with an elbow over the top.
Cerrone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Cerrone pushes Rogers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a nice uppercut.
Cerrone gets through Rogers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cerrone working aggressively here.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Cerrone lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cerrone.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Cerrone keeps him there for the moment.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
Rogers looking to throw knees to the head but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cerrone.
Cerrone has Rogers pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers lands a nice knee to the body.
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Cerrone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrone manages to get himself to full guard.
Cerrone trying to control the position.
Cerrone looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cerrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cerrone wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cerrone is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cerrone is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers trying to control the action but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Cerrone is trying to control but can't.
Cerrone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rogers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cerrone is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers 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.
Cerrone tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
Rogers tries to control but Cerrone wriggling away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Cerrone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cerrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cerrone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Cerrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cerrone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rogers reverses the position - he's now on top in Cerrone's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cerrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers prevents Cerrone from getting back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Laoch Den inform us that Cerrone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cerrone working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Cerrone 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.
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.
Cerrone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rogers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cerrone is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Cerrone is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Cerrone tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cerrone trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Cerrone pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rogers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Cerrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cerrone counters with a left to the body.
Rogers takes one on the button.
Cerrone slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephen Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerrone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cerrone. That did some damage!
Rogers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cerrone.
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!
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cerrone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cerrone.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Cerrone lands a body shot.
Cerrone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cerrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cerrone doesn't seem phased though.
Cerrone connects with a crisp jab.
Cerrone punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Cerrone lands a two punch combo.
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
Cerrone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cerrone tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Rogers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cerrone lands a nice uppercut.
Cerrone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rogers! Cerrone is out on his feet! Rogers rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cerrone is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cerrone is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
As Steve Rogers got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Barnes.....170 needs a champ not a belt model....just sayin' ......I feel right at home here at 170 and this old mans' still got a lot of fight left in em'. Thanks to my trainers, the AFLC, and all the fans I LOVE YOU!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the ring accompanied by Refuse/Resist. Jonas Valanciunas struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valanciunas loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Valanciunas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Valanciunas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valanciunas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valanciunas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valanciunas was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Valanciunas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McClane is looking to score with low kicks.
Valanciunas works the jab nicely.
McClane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valanciunas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McClane.
Valanciunas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McClane. That did some damage!
McClane misses with a body shot.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but McClane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valanciunas tries to score with a low kick but McClane moves his leg out of the way.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valanciunas.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Valanciunas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valanciunas cracks McClane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClane throws a low kick but Valanciunas avoids it.
A big left from McClane misses.
McClane throws a leg kick but Valanciunas sees it coming and moves out of range.
McClane throws a push kick but Valanciunas slaps the foot to one side.
Valanciunas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that half lands.
McClane throws a shot to the body.
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane lands a nice hook to Valanciunas's body. Valanciunas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Valanciunas lands.
McClane scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valanciunas misses with a low kick as McClane jumps back.
Valanciunas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McClane.
Valanciunas missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valanciunas looks to land a right hand but McClane moved out of range.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McClane.
McClane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valanciunas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
Valanciunas throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from McClane.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valanciunas throws out the jab.
Valanciunas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valanciunas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valanciunas misses with a kick to the body.
McClane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valanciunas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
Valanciunas misses with a few strikes there.
McClane avoids the head kick by Valanciunas.
McClane slips a jab from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valanciunas misses with a few strikes there.
Valanciunas throws out a leg kick but McClane moves out of range and Valanciunas only half commits.
McClane scores with a body shot.
Valanciunas lands a nice leg kick that just misses McClane's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane avoids a kick to the body.
Valanciunas throws a solid leg kick but McClane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valanciunas.
Valanciunas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valanciunas checks a leg kick.
Valanciunas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane punishes Valanciunas's body with a nice straight punch.
Valanciunas connects with the punch.
Valanciunas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClane misses with a body kick.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valanciunas misses with a leg kick
and McClane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valanciunas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McClane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valanciunas throws the left hand but McClane avoids the punch easily.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
Valanciunas walks into a stiff left hand from McClane.
Valanciunas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McClane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McClane throws a chopping leg kick but Valanciunas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valanciunas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valanciunas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McClane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valanciunas's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valanciunas throws a jab but it's blocked by McClane.
Good work by McClane as he checks the leg kick.
Valanciunas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Valanciunas does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane misses with a looping right.
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 John McClane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John McClane'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 decent looking cross lands there for Valanciunas.
McClane blocks a jab.
Valanciunas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClane.
McClane connects with the punch.
Valanciunas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Valanciunas misses the target.
Valanciunas fails to land with a series of punches.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but McClane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McClane throws a leg kick but Valanciunas sees it coming and moves out of range.
McClane takes one to the chin there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valanciunas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClane.
McClane throws a leg kick that misses.
McClane fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but McClane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas is looking to chop away at McClane's legs.
McClane feints and then cracks Valanciunas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valanciunas down.
Valanciunas misses with a low kick as McClane jumps back.
Jonas Valanciunas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valanciunas throws a jab but it's blocked by McClane.
Valanciunas lands with a hook. McClane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valanciunas lands a head shot.
McClane throws a good cross that connects.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valanciunas avoids the body shot from McClane.
McClane throws a body punch but Valanciunas moves out of range.
Valanciunas moves forwards but McClane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valanciunas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McClane - the referee stops the clock and Valanciunas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McClane. Valanciunas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McClane.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valanciunas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Valanciunas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane avoids the head kick by Valanciunas.
McClane slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
Valanciunas cracks McClane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valanciunas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McClane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valanciunas can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Valanciunas.
McClane tries to work over Valanciunas's front leg with a kick but Valanciunas checks it.
McClane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valanciunas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McClane finds it's way round the side to connect with Valanciunas's head.
Valanciunas throws a jab but it's blocked by McClane.
McClane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valanciunas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valanciunas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Valanciunas jabs McClane right on the nose. McClane blinks but takes it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valanciunas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valanciunas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a nice hook to Valanciunas's body. Valanciunas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valanciunas connects with a crisp jab.
Valanciunas moves out of range of the body kick from McClane.
Valanciunas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valanciunas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McClane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valanciunas throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
McClane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Valanciunas is just out of range.
Valanciunas misses with a straight left.
Valanciunas lunges at McClane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClane's hand.
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane avoids the head kick by Valanciunas.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Valanciunas is just out of range.
McClane misses with a low kick.
Valanciunas misses with a head kick.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas throws a right hand that McClane ducks under and follows up with a left that McClane also avoids with ease.
McClane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McClane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valanciunas misses with a two punch combination.
McClane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valanciunas is breathing heavily.
Valanciunas needs to keep his hands up - McClane had a free shot at his head there.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valanciunas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClane throws a lazy head kick
and Valanciunas counters with a straight right hand.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Valanciunas's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valanciunas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valanciunas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valanciunas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonas Valanciunas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valanciunas lands a really nice looking cross but McClane seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from McClane. Those never looked like landing.
Valanciunas throws a right hand that misses
and McClane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas checks a low kick from McClane.
McClane's corner calls for a 1-2. McClane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valanciunas misses with a looping right.
McClane throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Valanciunas as he checks the leg kick.
Valanciunas misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Valanciunas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valanciunas throws a nice head kick!
McClane looks to land a body kick but Valanciunas moved away.
Valanciunas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClane lunges at Valanciunas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valanciunas's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valanciunas throws a push kick but McClane slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas throws a big shot that misses.
Valanciunas misses with a straight right.
McClane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McClane 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 Valanciunas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valanciunas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
McClane misses with a low kick as Valanciunas jumps back.
McClane connects with a right hand. Valanciunas shakes it off.
McClane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from McClane tenderised Valanciunas's leg. Valanciunas is trying to keep his angry face on.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
McClane defending well as Valanciunas loads up on a big left hand.
Valanciunas moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
Valanciunas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valanciunas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valanciunas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valanciunas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from McClane finds it's way through Valanciunas's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valanciunas.
McClane catches Valanciunas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
McClane staying out of range there.
McClane throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McClane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Valanciunas.
McClane slips a jab from Valanciunas.
McClane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valanciunas misses with a head kick.
Valanciunas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valanciunas checks a low kick from McClane.
McClane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valanciunas.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Valanciunas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a series of wild punches.
McClane misses with a wild combination.
McClane misses with an uppercut. Valanciunas saw that one coming.
McClane misses with a double jab.
Valanciunas misses with a looping right.
Valanciunas is looking to land body kicks.
McClane takes a swing at Valanciunas's ribcage but misses.
Valanciunas throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valanciunas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McClane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McClane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by McClane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Valanciunas blocks the low kick.
Valanciunas throws a series of punches but McClane avoids them all with ease.
McClane cracks Valanciunas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McClane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McClane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClane walks into a stiff left hand from Valanciunas.
McClane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valanciunas throws out the jab.
McClane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
McClane moves out of range as Valanciunas throws a body kick.
McClane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick from McClane misses.
Valanciunas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for McClane.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John McClane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McClane walks into a straight right hand from Valanciunas.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valanciunas was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valanciunas cracks McClane with an open hand slap.
Valanciunas ducks under a wild hook from McClane.
Valanciunas takes one on the button.
Valanciunas connects with a high kick.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valanciunas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McClane blocks a head kick by Valanciunas.
McClane swinging wildly here.
Valanciunas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McClane on the side of the head.
McClane connects with a body shot.
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!
Valanciunas loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas keeps McClane at a distance using the push kick.
McClane looks to land a right hand but Valanciunas moved out of range.
Valanciunas connects with a solid leg kick.
Valanciunas scoring well with a low kick there.
McClane tries to bum rush Valanciunas with a series of wild strikes but Valanciunas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from McClane misses.
A big left from Valanciunas misses.
Valanciunas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valanciunas moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from McClane does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by McClane there.
McClane misses with a wild combination.
Valanciunas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
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!
Valanciunas with a hook.
Valanciunas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane cracks Valanciunas with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Valanciunas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McClane blocks a low kick nicely.
Valanciunas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valanciunas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valanciunas moves into range and connects with a jab.
McClane scores with a nice body kick.
Valanciunas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McClane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valanciunas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Valanciunas scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by McClane.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valanciunas.
A jab lands there for Valanciunas.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Valanciunas's front leg but catches the back leg as Valanciunas tries to avoid it.
Valanciunas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
McClane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Valanciunas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valanciunas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Valanciunas throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valanciunas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valanciunas throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
McClane lands with an overhand left.
Valanciunas missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valanciunas throws an overhand right that lands on McClane's shoulder, as McClane tries to avoid the shot.
Valanciunas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valanciunas misses with a body kick.
McClane cracks the inside of Valanciunas's front leg.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valanciunas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valanciunas was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Valanciunas misses with a straight left.
Valanciunas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valanciunas swings widly with a right hand
and McClane counters with a nice leg kick.
Valanciunas lands a head kick!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John McClane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McClane misses with a hook. Valanciunas ducked under it nicely.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but Valanciunas slips the punch.
Valanciunas misses with a kick to the body.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Valanciunas catches McClane right on the button with a cross.
McClane lands with a thumping leg kick.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from McClane.
The fighters circling - Valanciunas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valanciunas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McClane.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McClane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Valanciunas as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Valanciunas misses.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valanciunas cracks McClane with a good jab.
McClane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valanciunas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClane scrambles back to his feet.
Valanciunas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McClane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by McClane - just one landing.
McClane slips a jab from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
McClane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from McClane misses.
Valanciunas scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McClane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane slips under a jab from Valanciunas.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valanciunas manages to avoid it.
McClane slips a jab and a cross from Valanciunas.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane looks for the body kick but Valanciunas saw that one coming.
Valanciunas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Valanciunas.
Jab by Valanciunas.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valanciunas. That's going to slow McClane down.
A combination from McClane does no damage.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas misses with a looping left.
Valanciunas lands a nice leg kick that just misses McClane's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valanciunas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
Valanciunas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valanciunas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McClane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick but McClane sees it coming and moves out of range.
McClane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valanciunas.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valanciunas.
Valanciunas lands a jab-cross combination.
Valanciunas throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McClane.
John McClane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McClane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valanciunas throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane takes a swing at Valanciunas's ribcage but misses.
Valanciunas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Valanciunas.
McClane misses with an uppercut. Valanciunas saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valanciunas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
McClane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jonas Valanciunas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClane throws a body shot but no joy.
McClane avoids the head kick by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClane scores with a jab. Valanciunas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valanciunas moves away.
McClane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McClane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valanciunas throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valanciunas throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane connects with a right hand. Valanciunas shakes it off.
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 John McClane.
Well McClane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
A victorious John McClane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Lewis Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Lee has control of Wright's left arm, preventing Wright from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright moves away from the strike by Lee.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wright won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee managing to control the position.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee is pushing down on Wright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wright is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wright is trying to stand.
Lee controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Lee cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
It looks like Payton Wright has been cut.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payton Wright.
A left lands for Lee.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payton Wright.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Lee.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright checks a low kick from Lee.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Wright checks a low kick from Lee.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Wright's knee but Wright avoids it well.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Wright ends up having to push Lee into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee decides to pull guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
Wright won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control the position but Wright says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wright drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wright is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wright is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
That's two 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.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Wright is now in Lee's guard.
Wright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Wright is now in Lee's guard.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lee moves into the clinch.
Wright tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A short left from Lee.
Wright prevents a body shot from Lee.
Wright on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Wright presses Lee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with some punches.
Lee blocks a body shot from Wright.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee with a knee to the head.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the ropes.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lewis Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lewis Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Wright.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Lewis Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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