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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caprillo has chosen The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caprillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li dodges the punch combination from Caprillo.
Caprillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caprillo misses with a low kick.
Caprillo scores with a head kick. Li tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caprillo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Caprillo gets a clinch.
Caprillo gets control of Li's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caprillo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Li slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Caprillo is trying to buck Li off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caprillo is looking to regain half guard here but Li keeps moving and retains side control.
Caprillo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Li is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caprillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li stands up.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caprillo blocks a head kick by Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caprillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Li wants to stand up but Caprillo is controlling him.
Caprillo wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Caprillo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Caprillo lands an overhand right.
Caprillo connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caprillo.
A head kick misses from Li.
Caprillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caprillo blocks a head kick by Li.
Caprillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Li misses with a head kick.
Caprillo darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li throws a head kick that misses
and Caprillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Caprillo. Caprillo gets slowly back to his feet.
David Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caprillo.
Caprillo moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a front kick.
Caprillo looks to throw a body kick
and Li counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Caprillo looks winded!
Caprillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caprillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caprillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caprillo. Caprillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caprillo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Li thows a body kick. Caprillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 David Li will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Li.
Caprillo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caprillo is in Li's guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caprillo.
Li controlling Caprillo's posture.
Li 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.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Caprillo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li gets tackled into the cage by Caprillo. Caprillo maintains the clinch.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Caprillo throws a combination. Li tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caprillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caprillo wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Caprillo thows a leg kick but Li checks it
and Li counters with a nice body kick.
Caprillo is breathing heavily.
A big right from Caprillo misses.
Caprillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Li misses with a head kick.
Caprillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li avoids the body shot from Caprillo.
Caprillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David Li is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caprillo misses with a body shot.
Caprillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caprillo shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
David Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Both fighters circling a little - Li finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caio Cesar Caprillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. Caprillo shrugs it off though.
Li keeps Caprillo at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Caprillo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Caprillo throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Li - that's a beauty! Caprillo is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Li can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Li!
David Li bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojkovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Numb . Niacisse Kenmoghn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Velimir Stojkovic's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Velimir Stojkovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn throws out a loose jab but Stojkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojkovic is fending him off so far but Kenmoghn persists. Nope, Stojkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenmoghn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stojkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Stojkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Stojkovic is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenmoghn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stojkovic is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
Stojkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stojkovic keeping full guard, as Kenmoghn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Stojkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stojkovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenmoghn manages to get himself to full guard.
Stojkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojkovic won't allow Kenmoghn to get back to his feet.
Stojkovic wants to pass the guard but Kenmoghn is keeping the position.
Stojkovic preventing the sweep.
Kenmoghn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn seems keen to control Stojkovic's posture.
Stojkovic stops Kenmoghn from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stojkovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenmoghn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stojkovic swivels and escapes.
Stojkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenmoghn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stojkovic misses with an uppercut.
Kenmoghn avoids the body shot from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenmoghn was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojkovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stojkovic, as that shot connected.
Stojkovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Stojkovic shows good takedown defense.
Stojkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenmoghn has clasped his hands together around Stojkovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenmoghn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenmoghn working the ground and pound but Stojkovic is defending the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stojkovic is not content to let Kenmoghn control the position.
Kenmoghn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic manages to get back to half guard.
Stojkovic is looking to improve his position.
Stojkovic is refusing to be controlled, as Kenmoghn sits in half guard.
Stojkovic gets full guard.
Kenmoghn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenmoghn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stojkovic on the ground.
Stojkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenmoghn wants to pass the guard but Stojkovic is keeping the position.
Stojkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes from guard but Stojkovic blocks nicely.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kenmoghn throws an elbow that misses. Stojkovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenmoghn's guard. Nice move by Stojkovic!
Kenmoghn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stojkovic slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenmoghn is looking to escape.
Kenmoghn is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Velimir Stojkovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stojkovic lands with an overhand left.
Stojkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stojkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenmoghn moves out of range as Stojkovic strikes.
Stojkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenmoghn scores with a body shot.
Stojkovic looks to land a right hand but Kenmoghn moved out of range.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stojkovic but Stojkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenmoghn dives in and grabs Stojkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojkovic pushes down on Kenmoghn's head and hops out.
Kenmoghn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stojkovic circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenmoghn has a takedown stuffed.
Stojkovic misses with a body kick.
Kenmoghn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stojkovic tries to clinch up but Kenmoghn circles away and keeps his distance.
Stojkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Stojkovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stojkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stojkovic tries to sprawl but Kenmoghn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic wants to control but Kenmoghn is keeping busy.
Kenmoghn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenmoghn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stojkovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stojkovic is looking to clinch but Kenmoghn is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn darts in looking for a takedown but Stojkovic gets double underhooks and turns Kenmoghn into the cage.
Stojkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stojkovic tries a body shot but Kenmoghn blocks it.
Kenmoghn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stojkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stojkovic tries a knee to the head but Kenmoghn blocks it.
Stojkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stojkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stojkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Stojkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojkovic pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stojkovic digs a right hand into Kenmoghn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenmoghn's gas tank.
Kenmoghn looking for a takedown.
Stojkovic stops a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Stojkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Nice body punch from Stojkovic - that landed with a thud.
Stojkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn avoiding damage as Stojkovic throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stojkovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic cracks Kenmoghn with a nice body shot.
Stojkovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Stojkovic on the inside.
Stojkovic pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Stojkovic lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenmoghn tries to score a body lock takedown but Stojkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stojkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stojkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Stojkovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stojkovic on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stojkovic.
A short body shot lands from Stojkovic as the two fighters clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Stojkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stojkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stojkovic lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kenmoghn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stojkovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenmoghn is working for takedown but Stojkovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stojkovic stalling.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stojkovic lands a right hand.
Stojkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Stojkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stojkovic as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velimir Stojkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stojkovic feints and then cracks Kenmoghn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenmoghn down.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Stojkovic shows good takedown defense.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Stojkovic sprawls well.
Stojkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown attempt but Stojkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Stojkovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenmoghn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenmoghn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Stojkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stojkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stojkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenmoghn takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stojkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenmoghn was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stojkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stojkovic clinches up with Kenmoghn and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic gets through Kenmoghn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stojkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenmoghn is trying to drag Stojkovic to the mat but Stojkovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenmoghn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Stojkovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stojkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Kenmoghn wants a takedown but no success here.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenmoghn is trying to stall.
Stojkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stojkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenmoghns head.
Stojkovic misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to work over Kenmoghn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenmoghn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stojkovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenmoghn fails to land the takedown.
Kenmoghn gets tackled into the cage by Stojkovic. Stojkovic maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stojkovic prevents it.
Stojkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Velimir Stojkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stojkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Stojkovic.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown attempt but Stojkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velimir Stojkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stojkovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Kenmoghn avoids the head kick by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic sizes up Kenmoghn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenmoghn swats away the attempt to clinch by Stojkovic.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Stojkovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenmoghn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenmoghn shoots in but Stojkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stojkovic but Stojkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Stojkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Stojkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Kenmoghn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stojkovic circles away.
Stojkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stojkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenmoghn circles away.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Stojkovic sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stojkovic.
Kenmoghn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Kenmoghn.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenmoghn feints and as Stojkovic raises his hands in defense, Kenmoghn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stojkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velimir Stojkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stojkovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velimir Stojkovic!
Post fight, Velimir Stojkovic stared into the camera and said 'Finally my first win during my time at DSC!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerenzikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Savage has chosen Urban Struggle as his entrance music. Johnny Savage is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Savage!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Kerenzikov thows a leg kick but Savage checks it
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Savage defending well as Kerenzikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kerenzikov tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Kerenzikov
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kerenzikov misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Kerenzikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Kerenzikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerenzikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Kerenzikov misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Kerenzikov.
That kick from Kerenzikov tenderised Savage's leg. Savage is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov lands a front kick.
Kerenzikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Savage blocks a head kick by Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Kerenzikov looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Kerenzikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage is looking to slow Kerenzikov down with leg kicks.
Kerenzikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage looks for a takedown but Kerenzikov sprawls well.
Kerenzikov clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerenzikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kerenzikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerenzikov's elbow.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage throws a head kick but Kerenzikov moves out of range.
Kerenzikov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerenzikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savage's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerenzikov misses the target.
Kerenzikov feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
Kerenzikov throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Kerenzikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kerenzikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Argivas Kerenzikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerenzikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kerenzikov throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Kerenzikov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov misses with a head kick.
Kerenzikov is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Kerenzikov scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerenzikov lands a big uppercut and Savage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Savage looks OK. Kerenzikov waves Savage back to his feet!
Savage is rocked!
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerenzikov.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerenzikov finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kerenzikov defends it nicely.
Kerenzikov is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Savage flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Savage is out cold! Kerenzikov holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Argivas Kerenzikov!
After winning the bout, Argivas Kerenzikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down by Law - by Madball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mironov staying out of range there.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch but Mironov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mironov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Loco.
Loco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mironov's sensitive parts.
Mironov looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Loco.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Mironov moved out of range.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loco is looking to score with low kicks.
Loco is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mironov walks into a stiff left hand from Loco.
Loco throws a leg kick
and Mironov counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mironov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Loco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Loco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mironov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Loco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Loco is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mironov happy to just control the position for now.
Loco is trying to buck Mironov off.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Loco wants to control but Mironov postures up.
Loco is trying to get back to his feet.
Mironov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Loco to see if he's OK.
Loco is looking to regain half guard here but Mironov keeps moving and retains side control.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Loco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mironov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mironov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Loco is trying to improve his position.
Mironov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Loco is avoiding damage well.
Loco struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Loco is trying to buck Mironov off.
Loco is looking for a sweep.
Loco is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mironov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loco won't allow Mironov to pass to mount.
Loco is trying to stand up here but Mironov is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mironov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loco throws a hook but Mironov avoids it easily.
Mironov throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Loco stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mironov follows into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Mironov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mironov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like El Loco has been cut.
Loco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mironov.
El Loco is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco is looking to clinch.
Loco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mironov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loco throws a looping overhand right but Mironov ducks down to avoid it.
Loco tries a low kick but Mironov avoids it.
Loco moves out of range of the body kick.
Loco scores with a hook.
Mironov avoids the body shot from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mironov slips a straight right by Loco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Mironov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loco!
Loco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loco struggling a bit here.
Loco is looking to reverse the position.
Loco is pushing Mironov's head away, looking to escape. Mironov manages to hold on to the position though.
Loco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mironov.
Loco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Loco is staying active underneath Mironov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mironov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loco looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mironov throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Loco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loco duly obliges.
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
Loco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mironov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mironov misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov throws a body shot but no joy.
Loco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loco throws a combination that misses
and Mironov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Mironov is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco keeping hold of Mironov's head, controlling as best he can.
Mironov wants to pass the guard but Loco is defending well.
Mironov prevents Loco from improving his position.
Mironov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Loco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mironov.
Mironov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Mironov eventually gives up the hold.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mironov misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Mironov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Mironov.
Sergei Mironov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loco rushes Mironov and presses him up against the cage.
Mironov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loco is looking to break free of the clinch but Mironov has double underhooks.
Loco is looking to break free of the clinch but Mironov has double underhooks.
Loco can't find room to land a body shot as Mironov controls the action.
Loco has had enough of the clinch but Mironov keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Loco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loco is trying to force a seperation but Mironov has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Mironov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loco.
Loco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mironov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mironov postures up.
Loco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mironov wants to pass the guard but Loco is keeping the position.
Mironov wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco wants to stand up but Mironov is controlling him.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
Loco wants to stand up but Mironov is controlling him.
Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mironov is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco missing with a left hand there. Mironov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Loco misses.
Mironov misses with a low kick as Loco jumps back.
Mironov misses with a kick to the body.
Loco loads up on a big right hand but Mironov slips the punch.
Loco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mironov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mironov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loco.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is stalling in the full guard.
Loco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mironov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Loco is trying to break free.
Loco gets through Mironov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loco is trying to break the clinch but Mironov is controlling him.
Mironov has Loco pressed against the cage, preventing Loco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loco throws a punch but it's blocked by Mironov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mironov's brow.
El Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to break the clinch but Mironov is controlling the position.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loco is trying to force a seperation but Mironov has the dominant position.
Loco manages to break the clinch.
Loco wants to slow Mironov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mironov misses the shot to the body.
Loco slips a jab from Mironov.
Mironov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Loco tries to bench press Mironov off him but Mironov keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Mironov happy to just control the position for now.
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 El Loco.
I think Mironov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Mironov!
An out of breath Sergei Mironov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Astro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Johnny Storm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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196 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
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Astro!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm gets a clinch.
Astro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Astro back against the cage.
Astro prevents a body shot from Storm.
I was talking to Storm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Astro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Astro.
Astro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Astro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Astro.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astro's elbow.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro takes a shot to the head.
Storm taking a breather.
Astro can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm trying to stall but Astro improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Astro.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro tightens his grip and picks Storm up, before dumping him to the ground. Storm manages to land in guard.
Astro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astro preventing the sweep.
Astro wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Astro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Astro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astro forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astro trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Astro is working for a submission of some sort.
Storm is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Astro missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Astro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Astro avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Astro trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Astro into the cage.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Astro is working Storm over against the cage.
Astro prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm trying to stall but Astro improves his position.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astro.
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!
Astro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Astro up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Astro.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Johnny Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Storm lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Astro misses.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astro throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Astro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Storm!
Astro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Astro.
Astro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Astro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Astro is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Astro scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm tries to move into range but Astro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Astro.
Astro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astro motions for Storm to come forward. Astro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Astro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astro throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm checks a low kick from Astro.
Storm throws a body punch but Astro moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Astro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Astro's front leg but catches the back leg as Astro tries to avoid it.
Storm tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Astro throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Astro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astro throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Astro only half commits.
Astro clinches.
Astro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Astro scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm is trying to maintain a safe position but Astro gets an underhook and turns Storm into the cage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Astro misses with some punches.
Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Astro.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Storm.
Astro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Astro blocking some punches.
Astro misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
Astro misses with a body punch.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Astro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
Astro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astro.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Astro.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Astro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnny Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astro pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Astro cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Astro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Astro controls the action.
Astro has Storm pressed against the cage.
Storm avoids the elbow strike from Astro, against the cage.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lenny Astro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Astro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Astro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a lazy body kick
and Astro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Storm really felt that one!
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Astro is just out of range.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Astro.
Storm throws the left hand but Astro avoids the punch easily.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Astro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Astro pushes him off.
Astro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Astro 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.
Storm thows a leg kick but Astro checks it
and Astro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Astro is fighting to break Storm's control of his arms but Storm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Astro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Astro is proving a slippery customer.
Storm being controlled here, momentarily.
Astro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astro distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm is pulling down on Astro's head. It's preventing any offense from Astro, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astro content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Astro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astro rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Astro.
Astro tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Astro taking a breather.
Astro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Astro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is struggling to control the position.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Astro's head.
Astro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
Astro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm prevents a body shot from Astro.
Astro blocks an uppercut.
Astro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm gets through Astro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astros head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm working aggressively here.
Astro throws a head punch that misses.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Astro's head.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astro lands with a light punch inside.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm is trying to maintain a safe position but Astro gets an underhook and turns Storm into the cage.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Astro controls his hands.
Astro scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astro misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Astro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Astro 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Astro!
Lenny Astro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Fear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Silvennoinen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvennoinen tries to score with a low kick but Fear moves his leg out of the way.
Silvennoinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silvennoinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but Fear defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fear is just riding it out for now. Silvennoinen eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen wants to take a breather but Fear is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fear trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silvennoinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silvennoinen wants to take a breather but Fear is having none of it.
Fear is looking for a sweep. Silvennoinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silvennoinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvennoinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
We've been informed that Silvennoinen 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.
Fear throws a right hand that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a single leg into guard. Fear didn't expect that.
Silvennoinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Fear keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fear is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silvennoinen is in close to Fear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dark Fear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvennoinen punishes Fear's body with a nice straight punch.
Silvennoinen defending well as Fear loads up on a big left hand.
Fear misses with a double jab
and Silvennoinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Fear is looking to regain half guard here but Silvennoinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Silvennoinen advances to mount.
Silvennoinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fear has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fear!
Silvennoinen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silvennoinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fear stacks Silvennoinen 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 Fear!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvennoinen is letting Fear control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fear tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Fear's head coaches at Beauty School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fear lands a nice shot that snaps Silvennoinen's head back.
Silvennoinen slips under a jab from Fear.
A nice combination there by Fear.
Fear throws a body shot but no joy.
Fear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvennoinen moves away.
Fear stuffs the takedown.
Fear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silvennoinen. Silvennoinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Silvennoinen throws out a loose jab but Fear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvennoinen moves away from the strike by Fear.
Silvennoinen throws a low kick but Fear moves out of range easily.
Silvennoinen dodges the punch combination from Fear.
Silvennoinen loads up on a big right hand but Fear slips the punch.
Silvennoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear throws a body shot but no joy.
Fear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silvennoinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fear throws a right hand that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a takedown into side control.
Silvennoinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silvennoinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Fear controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fear is not content to let Silvennoinen control the position.
Silvennoinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fear is trying to get back to half guard.
Fear prevents Silvennoinen from moving into mount.
Silvennoinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silvennoinen just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Fear's head but Fear avoids it well.
Fear taking a bit of punishment here - Silvennoinen scoring with strikes.
Silvennoinen happy to just control the position for now.
Silvennoinen in side control, throwing shots but Fear defends.
Silvennoinen scores with punches from side control.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Fear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fear can't do much from the bottom here.
Silvennoinen wants to control but Fear is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Fear misses with a hook to the body
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silvennoinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fear's head.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes from guard but Fear blocks nicely.
Seppo Silvennoinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fear is trying to control the position but Silvennoinen postures up.
Silvennoinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fear keeping full guard, as Silvennoinen tries to pass.
Fear looking for a sweep. Not yet Fear, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dark Fear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvennoinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fear swings for the body but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen misses with a left hand
and Fear counters with a straight right hand.
Fear throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silvennoinen counters with a shoot takedown. Fear fights it but they end up in guard.
Fear looking for a sweep. Not yet Fear, not yet.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Fear is working from the bottom.
Fear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silvennoinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen won't allow Fear to get back to his feet.
Silvennoinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvennoinen counters with a single leg into guard. Fear didn't expect that.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Fear keeps moving.
Fear working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silvennoinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Fear has wrist control.
Fear keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
Silvennoinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silvennoinen postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seppo Silvennoinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvennoinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Fear staying out of range there.
Silvennoinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvennoinen 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.
Silvennoinen dips to his left and cracks Fear with an uppercut!
Silvennoinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fear throws a right and a left that Silvennoinen avoids nicely.
Silvennoinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silvennoinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Fear throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dark Fear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvennoinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fear takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen throws a leg kick but Fear checks it.
Silvennoinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silvennoinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fear misses with a hook
letting Silvennoinen counter with a right hand.
Silvennoinen ducks under a wild hook from Fear.
Fear tries to bum rush Silvennoinen with a series of wild strikes but Silvennoinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the head.
Silvennoinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvennoinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fear!
Fear gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Silvennoinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silvennoinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Silvennoinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarface comes to the cage accompanied by where all the good people go?. Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music. Veikko Rastila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rastila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skarface.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rastila throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.
Skarface lands with a shot to the body.
Rastila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skarface loads up on a big right hand but Rastila slips the punch.
Skarface sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skarface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skarface lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rastila circles away quickly and effectively.
Skarface lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rastila circles away quickly and effectively.
Rastila has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rastila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Skarface does no damage.
Rastila fakes the leg kick and cracks Skarface in the body.
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!
Skarface misses with a looping right.
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Skarface has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarface looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skarface misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Rastila slams his shin into Skarface's torso.
Skarface misses with a hook. Rastila ducked under it nicely.
Rastila scores with a kick to the body.
Skarface throws a right hand that Rastila ducks under and follows up with a left that Rastila also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Skarface misses
and Rastila counters with an inside leg kick.
Rastila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skarface has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rastila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rastila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Rastila blocks a head kick by Skarface.
Skarface throws a looping overhand right but Rastila ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rastila thumps Skarface with a low kick.
Veikko Rastila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skarface lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skarface.
Skarface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skarface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarface feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rastilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rastila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Rastila.
Rastila looks to land a combination but Skarface avoids it well.
Rastila throws a low kick but Skarface moves out of range easily.
Skarface misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rastila throws a chopping leg kick but Skarface manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rastila throws a leg kick
and Skarface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarface closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastila managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Skarface.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rastila is trying to get back to half guard.
Rastila dodges the ground and pound from Skarface.
Skarface is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rastila will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rastila is looking for a sweep.
Skarface trying to control the position but Rastila is working away.
Rastila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skarface looks to land a strike but Rastila avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Skarface throws a strike but Rastila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skarface is pulling down on Rastila's head. It's preventing any offense from Rastila, at least for the moment.
Skarface might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rastila wants to pass the guard but Skarface is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rastila throwing strikes from guard but Skarface blocks nicely.
Rastila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rastila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skarface is on top in guard.
Skarface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veikko Rastila will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skarface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skarface pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rastila blocks a head kick by Skarface.
Rastila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skarface looks for a takedown but Rastila sprawls well.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rastila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rastila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skarface will feel that in the morning.
Skarface checks the leg kick.
Skarface missing with a left hand there. Rastila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skarface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rastila as he avoids it easily.
Skarface will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Skarface misses with a double jab
and Rastila counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Skarface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rastila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rastila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skarface blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Rastila.
Rastila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rastila.
Rastila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skarface takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skarface fails to land with a series of punches.
Rastila drops Skarface with a beautiful combination! Skarface stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rastila is looking for the KO!
Skarface is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skarface bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rastila comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Skarface falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Skarface was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hillgrund.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
Hillgrund fails to land with a series of punches.
Hillgrund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Lodbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Hillgrund's head back.
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodbrok tries to sprawl but Hillgrund drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hillgrund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hillgrund wants to pass the guard but Lodbrok is defending well.
Hillgrund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lodbrok is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund throwing shots but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Lodbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hillgrund is working away from the top position though.
Hillgrund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lodbrok defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillgrund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hillgrund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lodbrok's head.
Hillgrund 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.
Lodbrok is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hillgrund.
Lodbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hillgrund is working away from the top position though.
Hillgrund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lodbrok's head.
Hillgrund with the ground and pound but Lodbrok uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lodbrok keeping full guard, as Hillgrund tries to pass.
Hillgrund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok connects with a right hand. Hillgrund shakes it off.
Lodbrok gets tackled into the cage by Hillgrund. Hillgrund maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hillgrund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hillgrund's elbow.
A short right from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok blocks the elbow strike.
Hillgrund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lodbrok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hillgrund wants to clinch
and Lodbrok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hillgrund thinking.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodbrok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hillgrund checks it well.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Lodbrok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund throws a right hand that Lodbrok ducks under and follows up with a left that Lodbrok also avoids with ease.
Hillgrund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hillgrund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hillgrund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodbrok jabs Hillgrund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lodbrok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodbrok thumps Hillgrund with a low kick.
Lodbrok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hillgrund. Hillgrund obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Hillgrund misses.
Lodbrok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hillgrund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hillgrund moves into range and clinches up with Lodbrok.
Hillgrund blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hillgrund's elbow.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
Hillgrund has Lodbrok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lodbrok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the head.
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 Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harald Hillgrund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lodbrok throws a wild body kick that Hillgrund sees coming a mile off.
Lodbrok throws a hook but Hillgrund blocks it.
Lodbrok lands with a good body shot.
Lodbrok avoids a kick to the body.
Lodbrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hillgrund rather than just go for the knockout.
Hillgrund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lodbrok circles away quickly and effectively.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hillgrund.
An inside leg kick from Hillgrund misses.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Hillgrund saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hillgrund counter with a right hand.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Hillgrund moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lodbrok. Beautiful body shot.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok throws a lazy body kick
and Hillgrund counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillgrund has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok is working to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund avoids the attempt from Lodbrok to control.
Hillgrund lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Hillgrund postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lodbrok badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hillgrund around the waist but Hillgrund pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hillgrund is the winner by TKO! Hillgrund jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Hillgrund!
An out of breath Harald Hillgrund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
14 - 3 - 1 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Tarczynski is looking to slow Perkovic down with leg kicks.
Perkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Perkovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarczynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perkovic.
Tarczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarczynski misses with a straight right.
Tarczynski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tarczynski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarczynski defends it nicely.
Tarczynski throws a body punch but Perkovic moves out of range.
Perkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tarczynski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski is looking to chop away at Perkovic's legs.
Tarczynski connects with a single shot there.
Tarczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tarczynski throws out a loose jab but Perkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkovic tries to clinch up but Tarczynski circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarczynski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perkovic misses with a takedown attempt - Tarczynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Perkovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Perkovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perkovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tarczynski has Perkovic pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Perkovic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Perkovic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perkovic looking to pass the guard.
Tarczynski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Perkovic from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perkovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarczynski tries to avoid it but Perkovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarczynski to the ground. Tarczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perkovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarczynski defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski is controlling Perkovic's trapped leg to prevent Perkovic from advancing to side control.
Tarczynski is pressing down on Perkovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarczynski trying to control the position here.
Perkovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarczynski is keeping the position for now.
Tarczynski has Perkovic pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Perkovic from controlling successfully.
Perkovic 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.
Tarczynski pulls Perkovic in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarczynski but Tarczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tarczynski. Perkovic shrugs it off though.
Perkovic misses with a takedown attempt - Tarczynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tarczynski.
Perkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarczynski can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Tarczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perkovic goes for a double leg but Tarczynski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarczynski continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Tarczynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkovic has Tarczynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tarczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perkovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tarczynski walks away with a smile on his face. Perkovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Perkovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarczynski throws out a leg kick but Perkovic moves out of range and Tarczynski only half commits.
Perkovic shoots in for a double leg but Tarczynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tarczynski sprawls well. Tarczynski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perkovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkovic shoots for a takedown but Tarczynski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perkovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perkovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhail Perkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarczynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkovic's calf.
A good leg kick by Tarczynski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkovic shoots in but Tarczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski connects with a body shot that sends Perkovic's belly button to the back.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick which misses Perkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkovic tries to avoid it.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that Perkovic semi-blocks.
Perkovic is rocked!
Tarczynski lands a leg kick that knocks Perkovic off balance momentarily.
Tarczynski thumps Perkovic with a low kick.
Tarczynski throws a push kick but Perkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Perkovic avoids it easily.
Tarczynski looks to land a body kick but Perkovic moved away.
Tarczynski looks to land a body kick but Perkovic moved away.
Perkovic shoots for a takedown but Tarczynski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perkovic tries for a takedown but Tarczynski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perkovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tarczynski throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh Perkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perkovic somewhat.
Tarczynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarczynski connects with a body shot.
Perkovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarczynski.
Perkovic tries to clinch but Tarczynski is having none of it.
Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarczynski, which made it look bad.
Tarczynski cracks Perkovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tarczynski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Perkovic to stand back up!
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
Perkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarczynski thows a body kick. Perkovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarczynski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Perkovic! Tarczynski dives in looking to finish! Perkovic is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Tarczynski!
Mikhail Perkovic spoke after the fight, saying 'No problem at all... I will get back to the top!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Gustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Gustin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molina.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molina. That's going to slow Gustin down.
Gustin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molina looks for a takedown but Gustin sprawls well.
Molina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazaro Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustin misses with a hook. Molina ducked under it nicely.
Gustin scores with a body shot.
Molina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gustin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molina.
Gustin fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina looks to land a right hand but Gustin moved out of range.
Gustin looks to land a combination. Molina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Gustin misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina throws a hook but Gustin avoids it easily.
Gustin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Molina. That one must have hurt.
Molina throws the left hand but Gustin avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Molina has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gustin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gustin slips a jab from Molina.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molina.
Molina throws a hook but Gustin blocks it.
Molina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Molina shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustin sprawls well. He's pushed Molina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazaro Molina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustin connects with an inside leg kick.
Molina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Molina.
Gustin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut there from Molina.
Gustin looks to throw the jab but Molina is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina throws an overhand right that lands on Gustin's shoulder, as Gustin tries to avoid the shot.
Molina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustin lands with a hook. Molina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustin avoids the head kick by Molina.
Molina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustin can pounce on him.
Some bone on bone action there as Gustin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Molina tries to land a front kick but Gustin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustin cracks Molina with an open hand slap.
Gustin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Molina swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Molina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Molina misses with an uppercut.
Gustin blocks a head kick by Molina.
Gustin misses with an uppercut. Molina saw that one coming.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molina lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Gustin.
Gustin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Molina misses with a straight left.
Molina moves out of range of the body kick from Gustin.
Molina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustin.
Molina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Molina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustin.
Molina avoids a kick to the body.
Gustin looks to land a combination. Molina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Molina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molina scores with a jab to the body.
Molina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustin misses with a looping right.
Molina misses with a low kick as Gustin jumps back.
Gustin throws a front kick that sends Molina stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustin.
Gustin staying out of range there.
Gustin doesn't manage to clinch there - Molina circles away.
Molina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molina shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustin slips under a jab from Molina.
Molina looks to throw the jab but Gustin is out of range.
Gustin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustin cracks Molina with an open hand slap.
Gustin needs to keep his hands up - Molina had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Gustin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gustin moves into range and clinches up with Molina.
Molina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molina.
Molina blocking some punches.
Gustin lands a nice uppercut.
Molina blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gustin.
Gustin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustin.
Gustin lands a left hand.
Molina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molina lands with a light punch inside.
Molina has a couple of punches blocked by Gustin.
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Molina misses
and Gustin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustin.
Gustin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molina.
Molina throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molina.
Molina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gustin scores with the left hand. Molina knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice shot lands for Gustin.
Gustin cracks Molina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Molina is rocked!
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Molina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molina manages to avoid it.
Molina seems to have got his legs back now.
Gustin avoids a kick to the body.
Gustin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Molina.
Gustin lands a big uppercut and Molina crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Molina looks OK. Gustin waves Molina back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Gustin blocks the leg kick.
Molina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustin moves away from the strike by Molina.
Gustin is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina looks to land a right hand but Gustin moved out of range.
Molina with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustin to score with a decent uppercut.
Gustin missing with a left hand there. Molina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molina slips a jab and a cross from Gustin.
Molina throws a looping overhand right but Gustin ducks down to avoid it.
Molina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gustin tries to work over Molina's front leg with a kick but Molina checks it.
Molina tries to land a front kick but Gustin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melvin Gustin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Gustin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Gustin.
Molina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molina scores with a head kick.
A jab from Gustin finds it's way through Molina's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina throws the kick towards the body but Gustin avoids it.
Molina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molina lands a jab to Gustin's midsection.
Gustin connects with a solid leg kick.
Molina fails with a takedown attempt.
Molina cracks Gustin with a good jab.
Molina looks to throw the jab but Gustin is out of range.
A big right from Gustin misses.
Molina stuns Gustin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustin throws a lazy right hand but Molina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustin was well out of range. Poor timing from Molina.
Gustin lands the left hand.
Gustin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molina tries to move into range but Gustin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Molina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gustin tries to clinch there but Molina circles away.
Gustin throws a front kick aimed at Molina's knee but Molina avoids it well.
Molina closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gustin tries to roll over but Molina keeps him under control.
Gustin wants to control but Molina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustin is staying active underneath Molina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustin works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gustin swings for the body but Molina moves out of range.
Molina throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gustin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Molina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gustin misses with a wild body shot.
Gustin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Molina.
Gustin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Molina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gustin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gustin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gustin cracks Molina with a good jab.
Gustin moves out of range of the body kick from Molina.
Molina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molina.
Molina misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molina thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molina.
Molina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gustin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gustin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molina goes for a double leg but Gustin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustin continues to drive forward.
Molina tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Molina back against the cage.
Gustin blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Molina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gustin tries to work over Molina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina has a couple of punches blocked by Gustin.
A bit of stalling here from Gustin.
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!
Gustin working aggressively here.
Gustin pushes Molina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Molina.
A head punch on the inside from Molina fails to land.
Gustin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melvin Gustin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Molina - that landed with a thud.
Molina tries to work over Gustin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Molina up against the cage.
Molina lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustin backwards.
Molina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molina is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molina shoots in for a double leg but Gustin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gustin throws out a powerful jab.
Gustin scores with the left hand. Molina knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Molina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Molina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Molina swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustin.
Gustin misses with a combination
and Molina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gustin's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustin pulls Molina in close to prevent any damage.
Molina landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustin seems keen to control Molina's posture.
Molina wants to control from the top but Gustin keeps moving.
Gustin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin really dominated that round.
That's time! Molina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gustin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Molina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Molina swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustin.
Gustin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gustin throws a hook but Molina blocks it.
Gustin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molina checks it well.
Molina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin tries to clinch but Molina is having none of it.
Gustin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molina scores with a punch to the head.
Molina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gustin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustin lands with a nice body punch.
Gustin wants to clinch.
Gustin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molina. That did some damage!
Molina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gustin throws a body shot but no joy.
Molina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gustin misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molina. That's going to slow Gustin down.
Nice cross by Gustin.
Gustin throws a jab but it's blocked by Molina.
Molina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustin moves out of range as Molina strikes.
Gustin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molina moves away.
Gustin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustin misses with an uppercut. Molina saw that one coming.
Gustin wants to clinch.
Molina misses with a two punch combination.
Gustin misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molina.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina misses with a low kick.
Gustin slips a straight right by Molina.
Gustin lands a nice hook to Molina's body. Molina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gustin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Gustin as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Gustin. Beautiful body shot.
Molina checks a low kick from Gustin.
Gustin lands with a slapping head kick.
Gustin connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Gustin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molina ducks under a wild hook from Gustin.
Gustin staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustin throws a leg kick which misses Molina's front leg but catches the back leg as Molina tries to avoid it.
Molina takes a swing at Gustin's ribcage but misses.
Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Molina pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina keeps the fight on the outside.
Molina throws a head kick that half lands.
Molina wants to land a leg kick but Gustin is out of range.
Molina tries for a takedown but Gustin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Molina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gustin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustin manages to avoid it.
Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Molina moves out of range easily.
Molina scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Gustin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gustin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Molina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustin pinned against the cage. Gustin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazaro Molina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustin swings widly with a right hand
so Molina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustin, not yet.
Molina postures up in Gustin's guard and throws a big left but Gustin blocks it.
Molina tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustin is retaining full guard.
Molina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molina won't allow Gustin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molina throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Molina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustin.
Gustin has Molina up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Molina.
Molina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molina tries to stall but Gustin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustin.
Molina misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin taking a breather.
Molina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molina lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustin backwards.
Gustin trying to control the position but instead, Molina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gustin into the cage.
Molina struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustin controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Gustin - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molina.
Gustin is trying to force a seperation but Molina has the dominant position.
Gustin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molina misses with some punches.
Molina leaning against his opponent.
Molina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustin blocks an uppercut.
Gustin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molina backwards.
Molina is trying to stall.
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Good shot there by Gustin.
Molina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustin.
Gustin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Molina misses with a right hand
and Gustin counters with a nice body kick.
Molina cracks Gustin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Molina has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gustin to stand back up!
Gustin is rocked!
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Gustin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Molina finish him?
Gustin slips under a jab.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Molina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Gustin coming out on top.
Gustin throws a leg kick but Molina checks it.
Molina loads up on a big right hand but Gustin slips the punch.
Molina pounces like a tiger and cracks Gustin with a vicious hook! Gustin is down but not out! Molina follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazaro Molina!
Lazaro Molina retains his middleweight title!
Lazaro Molina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Melvin Gustin stepped up to the mic, saying 'What! Not again! '.
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