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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omni Kakadu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koppany Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omni Kakadu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koppany Nagy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagy's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kakadu misses with a takedown attempt - Nagy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nagy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kakadu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Nagy there.
Nagy lands a jab to the nose.
Kakadu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Nagy lands.
Kakadu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koppany Nagy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakadu shoots in and drives through. Nagy sprawls well.
Kakadu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakadu dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omni Kakadu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakadu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kakadu shoots in for a double leg but Nagy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakadu shoots in but no luck this time.
Kakadu walks into a straight right hand from Nagy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakadu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nagy back to the cage. Kakadu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kakadu is looking to clinch.
Nagy with a hook.
Nagy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kakadu takes one on the button.
Nagy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nagy.
Nagy working over Kakadu with some ground and pound. Kakadu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagy blocks the strikes from Kakadu.
Kakadu tries to roll over but Nagy keeps him under control.
Nagy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nagy slips a nice elbow through Kakadu's hands, connecting with Kakadu's forehead.
Kakadu is rocked!
Kakadu is refusing to be controlled, as Nagy sits in half guard.
Oh Kakadu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagy lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kakadu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kakadu is breathing heavily.
Nagy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagy scores with a decent looking hook.
Kakadu needs to keep his hands up - Nagy had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Nagy.
Kakadu misses with a double jab.
Nagy connects with a jab.
Nagy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagy with a nice cross.
Nagy tests Kakadu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagy sizes up Kakadu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kakadu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nagy throws a monster overhand right that drops Kakadu! Nagy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koppany Nagy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aart Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by SBB - Memento z banalnym tryptykiem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hummel's choice of entrance music: Flight of the Bumblebee. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aart Hummel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Hummel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hummel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Hummel's guard.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hummel is retaining full guard.
Hummel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Amsterdam MMA gym - $ 45. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hummel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes stands up over Hummel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Hummel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hummel manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Hummel's guard.
Holmes postures up in Hummel's guard and throws a big left but Hummel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes stops Hummel from standing up.
Hummel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes scoring with some ground and pound.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hummel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes 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.
Holmes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hummel has wrist control.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Hummel blocks nicely.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Hummel.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hummel.
Sloppy strikes from Hummel. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hummel. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes pushes Hummel up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Holmes.
Hummel looks winded!
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
Holmes pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes has Hummel pulled in close to control his posture.
Holmes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes 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.
Holmes connects with a couple of short punches.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Holmes landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes postures up in Hummel's guard and throws a big left but Hummel blocks it.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hummel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hummel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Hummel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hummel manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Hummel's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes postures up and lands a big shot to Hummel's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holmes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hummel's guard.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jon Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Hummel blocks nicely.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes 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.
We've been hearing that Holmes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hummel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
Holmes 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.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hummel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hummel is trying to keep Holmes in close.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Hummel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hummel manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Hummel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes is in close to Hummel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmes 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.
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Hummel does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holmes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holmes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hummel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes advances to half guard.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hummel defends it well.
Holmes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is working for a kimura but Hummel is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Holmes closes the distance and pushes Hummel back into the cage.
Holmes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hummel can do to turn this around?
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hummel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hummel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hummel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmes postures up.
Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holmes lands a couple of digs.
Hummel is rocked!
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hummel is still in real trouble! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hummel seems to have recovered his senses.
Holmes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holmes postures up in Hummel's guard and throws a big left but Hummel blocks it.
Holmes loads up on a big left hand. Hummel felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Holmes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hummel can't hide his disappointment, as Holmes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Holmes!
After winning the bout, Jon Holmes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Allan Mjunstedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eks Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjunstedt connects with a solid leg kick.
Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mjunstedt misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Mjunstedt.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mjunstedt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mjunstedt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjunstedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mjunstedt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjunstedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Mjunstedt misses with a straight right.
Man scores with a hook.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mjunstedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mjunstedt.
Man blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mjunstedt as he connects with a hook.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mjunstedt checks it well.
Mjunstedt wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Mjunstedt misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Mjunstedt tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mjunstedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Man tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjunstedt is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Mjunstedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mjunstedt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mjunstedt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mjunstedt is keeping busy.
Mjunstedt struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Mjunstedt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mjunstedt lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mjunstedt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mjunstedt gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mjunstedt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Mjunstedt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mjunstedt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mjunstedt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mjunstedt lands with a left to the head.
Mjunstedt lands an uppercut.
Mjunstedt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mjunstedt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mjunstedt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mjunstedt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mjunstedt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mjunstedt lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man tries to stall but Mjunstedt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mjunstedt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Allan Mjunstedt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man checks the leg kick.
Mjunstedt misses with a few strikes there.
Mjunstedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man motions for Mjunstedt to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mjunstedt wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Mjunstedt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mjunstedt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mjunstedt just manages to avoid it.
Mjunstedt connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Mjunstedt misses its intended target.
Mjunstedt catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mjunstedt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Mjunstedt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mjunstedt is looking to land body kicks.
Mjunstedt misses with a straight right.
Mjunstedt tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
That kick from Mjunstedt tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mjunstedt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mjunstedt connects with a solid leg kick.
Mjunstedt jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids the body shot from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Mjunstedt with a hook.
Mjunstedt throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Mjunstedt moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man blocks a body shot from Mjunstedt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mjunstedt.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mjunstedt misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjunstedt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mjunstedt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mjunstedt tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Mjunstedt back against the cage.
Mjunstedt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mjunstedt has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Mjunstedt tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Mjunstedt can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mjunstedt misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Mjunstedt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mjunstedt is keeping busy.
Man avoiding damage.
Mjunstedt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mjunstedt has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Rolf Allan Mjunstedt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mjunstedt swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mjunstedt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Allan Mjunstedt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mjunstedt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mjunstedt looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Mjunstedt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mjunstedt misses with a straight right.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mjunstedt is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Mjunstedt misses with a leg kick.
Mjunstedt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man avoids the head kick by Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjunstedt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man slows down the pace here.
Mjunstedt breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjunstedt misses with a leg kick.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Mjunstedt tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Mjunstedt misses with a low kick.
Mjunstedt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mjunstedt throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man swings for the body but Mjunstedt moves out of range.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mjunstedt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjunstedt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Mjunstedt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mjunstedt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mjunstedt throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
As Mjunstedt backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mjunstedt swinging wildly here.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mjunstedt throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mjunstedt just manages to avoid it.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt checks the leg kick.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Mjunstedt catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Man is looking to wear down Mjunstedt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mjunstedt rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Mjunstedt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mjunstedt lands a nice uppercut.
Mjunstedt gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man stalling against the cage.
Man stalling the fight.
Mjunstedt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mjunstedt - that landed with a thud.
Man blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man taking a breather.
Mjunstedt misses with a punch to the body.
Man blocking some punches.
Mjunstedt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mjunstedt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mjunstedt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mjunstedt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mjunstedt pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mjunstedt lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mjunstedt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eks Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mjunstedt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf Allan Mjunstedt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mjunstedt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Mendoza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
Silvennoinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendoza moves out of range of the leg kick from Silvennoinen.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Silvennoinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silvennoinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Silvennoinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silvennoinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands a jab.
Silvennoinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silvennoinen cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvennoinen throwing a counter right hand but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Silvennoinen.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza moves away from the strike by Silvennoinen.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silvennoinen's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silvennoinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silvennoinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silvennoinen has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendoza, not yet.
Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvennoinen defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Silvennoinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silvennoinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvennoinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mendoza is tightening it up a little... Silvennoinen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silvennoinen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silvennoinen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mendoza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luis Mendoza!
A relieved looking Luis Mendoza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reynolds's choice of entrance music: The Animals - House of The Rising Sun. Travis Reynolds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicola Cardinale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Cardinale's ribs.
Cardinale looking to score a takedown here. Reynolds is defending well but Cardinale drives through and ends up in Reynolds's guard.
Cardinale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds has control of Cardinale's left arm, preventing Cardinale from doing any damage.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardinale.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds pulls Cardinale in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardinale from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinale throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardinale.
Cardinale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cardinale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Anarchy MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cardinale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
Cardinale throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cardinale can pounce on him.
Cardinale is looking to score with low kicks.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Cardinale's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardinale tries to avoid it.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardinale checks a leg kick.
Cardinale lands a jab.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised Cardinale's leg. Cardinale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardinale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardinale slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings for the body but Cardinale moves out of range.
Cardinale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardinale's head.
Cardinale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Cardinale misses.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Cardinale avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardinale was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Nice straight punches there by Cardinale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardinale.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Cardinale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardinale throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick.
Cardinale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Cardinale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardinale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cardinale misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardinale walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Cardinale throws a body kick that misses.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Cardinale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardinale connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reynolds is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cardinale, right into the meat.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Cardinale finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardinale.
Cardinale cracks Reynolds with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Reynolds tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cardinale pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Reynolds is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicola Cardinale!
A relieved looking Nicola Cardinale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mutombo's choice of entrance music: Wyclef Jean - 911. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarja wants to clinch
and Mutombo counters with a single leg into guard. Keskisarja didn't expect that.
Keskisarja 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.
Mutombo controlling from the top position.
Mutombo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keskisarja is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Keskisarja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keskisarja knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutombo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo throwing strikes from guard but Keskisarja blocks nicely.
Keskisarja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mutombo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Keskisarja lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mutombo connects with a crisp jab.
Mutombo throws an overhand right that lands on Keskisarja's shoulder, as Keskisarja tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja slips under a jab.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Mutombo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mutombo catches Keskisarja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keskisarja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutombo takes a swing at Keskisarja's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Keskisarja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keskisarja catches Mutombo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutombo throws a solid leg kick but Keskisarja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mutombo.
It looked like Keskisarja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keskisarja checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keskisarja went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keskisarja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mutombo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keskisarja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo throws a front kick that sends Keskisarja stumbling back into the cage.
Mutombo looks to land a left hand but Keskisarja moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Keskisarja checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mutombo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keskisarja stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutombo. Mutombo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo slips a jab from Keskisarja.
Mutombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keskisarja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Keskisarja misses the target.
Mutombo moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Mutombo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keskisarja lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Keskisarja's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keskisarja.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutombo slips a jab from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja moves into the clinch.
Keskisarja misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mutombo cracks a nice hook into Keskisarja's ribs.
Keskisarja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keskisarja misses with a leg kick.
Keskisarja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keskisarja fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mutombo just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mutombo misses.
Keskisarja throws a poor cross that misses
and Mutombo counters with a good low kick that Keskisarja was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Keskisarja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskisarja feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck for Mutombo with that takedown attempt.
Mutombo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keskisarja.
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keskisarja moves away.
Keskisarja throws a head kick that misses.
Mutombo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keskisarja defends it well.
Mutombo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keskisarja avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Keskisarja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is looking to slow Keskisarja down with leg kicks.
Mutombo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keskisarja is looking for a counter combo.
Kari Keskisarja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskisarja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mutombo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Kari Keskisarja has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Keskisarja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mutombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Keskisarja avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mutombo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keskisarja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keskisarja is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mutombo throws a poor cross that misses
and Keskisarja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keskisarja moves into range and connects with a jab.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo scores with a kick to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keskisarja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskisarja fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mutombo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keskisarja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja connects with a right hand. Mutombo shakes it off.
Mutombo ducks right into an uppercut from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja throws a head kick but Mutombo moves out of range.
It seemed like Mutombo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskisarja defending well as Mutombo loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Keskisarja was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mutombo.
Mutombo punishes Keskisarja's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keskisarja.
Mutombo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keskisarja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keskisarja looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mutombo connects with an inside leg kick.
Keskisarja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mutombo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keskisarja has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Keskisarja blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Keskisarja.
And Mutombo tries to counter it with a takedown but Keskisarja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mutombo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keskisarja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keskisarja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mutombo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskisarja walks into a left hand.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keskisarja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mutombo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mutombo.
Keskisarja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
Keskisarja is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mutombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keskisarja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mutombo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keskisarja momentarily.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keskisarja jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keskisarja.
Mutombo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mutombo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo walks into a stiff left hand from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja throws a solid leg kick but Mutombo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keskisarja.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Keskisarja looks to land a body kick but Mutombo moved away.
Keskisarja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keskisarja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kari Keskisarja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutombo lands a jab to the nose.
Mutombo throws a push kick but Keskisarja slaps the foot to one side.
Keskisarja feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mutombo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mutombo.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but Mutombo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo lands with a nice combination. Keskisarja backs away looking to recover.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mutombo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mutombo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutombo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutombo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Keskisarja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja keeping full guard, as Mutombo tries to pass.
Keskisarja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutombo is one step ahead there.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keskisarja being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Mutombo.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mutombo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
During a confident post fight interview, ZaZa Mutombo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krugerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Durlag Trollkiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Krugerman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Krugerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Durlag Trollkiller!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krugerman checks a leg kick.
Trollkiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krugerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trollkiller throws a leg kick but Krugerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick from Krugerman lands but Trollkiller takes it in his stride.
Krugerman moves away from the strike by Trollkiller.
Krugerman connects with a leg kick. Trollkiller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trollkiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krugerman. That did some damage!
Trollkiller throws a wild body kick that Krugerman sees coming a mile off.
Krugerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trollkiller.
Trollkiller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Trollkiller moves out of range easily.
Trollkiller throws a leg kick but Krugerman checks it.
Trollkiller wants to land a leg kick but Krugerman is out of range.
Krugerman avoids a kick to the body.
Trollkiller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollkiller is looking to land body kicks.
Trollkiller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krugerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krugerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trollkiller looks to land a combination but Krugerman avoids it well.
Krugerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krugerman checks a leg kick.
Krugerman connects with a high kick.
Trollkiller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krugerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trollkiller scrambles back to his feet.
Krugerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trollkiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krugerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krugerman checks a leg kick.
Krugerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trollkiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trollkiller misses with an uppercut. Krugerman saw that one coming.
Trollkiller cracks the inside of Krugerman's front leg.
Krugerman connects with a right hand. Trollkiller shakes it off.
Krugerman fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Krugerman blocks the body kick.
Krugerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trollkiller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trollkiller on the side of the head.
Trollkiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trollkiller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Trollkiller misses the shot to the body.
Trollkiller throws a leg kick
and Krugerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Krugerman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krugerman ducks under a wild hook from Trollkiller.
Krugerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Krugerman's head coaches at Elite Fighting Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trollkiller closes the distance and pushes Krugerman back into the cage.
Trollkiller misses with some punches.
Trollkiller looking to slow down the pace here.
Krugerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krugerman blocks a body shot from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trollkiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trollkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Krugerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trollkiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Krugerman.
Krugerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trollkiller lands an uppercut.
Trollkiller taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Trollkiller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krugerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krugerman breaks the clinch.
Krugerman misses with a body shot.
Krugerman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trollkiller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trollkiller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trollkiller looks to land a right hand but Krugerman moved out of range.
Krugerman misses with a jab to the body
and Trollkiller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krugerman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trollkiller clinches up with Krugerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Krugerman tries to break free but Trollkiller pushes him back against the cage.
Trollkiller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman tries a body shot but Trollkiller blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Krugerman fails to land.
Krugerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trollkiller misses with the head strike.
Krugerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krugerman working aggressively here.
Trollkiller stalling in the clinch but Krugerman improves position.
Krugerman pushes Trollkiller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trollkiller.
Krugerman trying to stall but Trollkiller improves his position.
Trollkiller lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Trollkiller.
Krugerman tries to circle away but Trollkiller has him pinned against the cage.
Trollkiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Krugerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trollkiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krugerman tries to stall but Trollkiller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trollkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Trollkiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Durlag Trollkiller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krugerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trollkiller misses with a hook.
Trollkiller throws a head kick but Krugerman moves out of range.
Krugerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trollkiller ducks under a wild hook from Krugerman.
Krugerman throws the left hand but Trollkiller avoids the punch easily.
Krugerman throws a series of punches but Trollkiller moves out of range.
Trollkiller misses the shot to the body.
Krugerman avoids the head kick by Trollkiller.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Trollkiller moves out of range easily.
Trollkiller throws a fast counter high kick but Krugerman manages to duck under it in time.
Krugerman tries to keep at a distance but Trollkiller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krugerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krugerman throws out a loose jab but Trollkiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krugerman missing with a left hand there. Trollkiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krugerman defending well as Trollkiller loads up on a big left hand.
Trollkiller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trollkiller scores with a head kick.
Trollkiller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollkiller is looking to clinch.
Krugerman fails to land with a series of punches.
Trollkiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freddy Krugerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krugerman avoids the body shot from Trollkiller.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trollkiller, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Trollkiller misses its intended target.
Krugerman throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trollkiller, right into the meat.
Trollkiller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trollkiller tries to score with a low kick but Krugerman moves his leg out of the way.
Krugerman is looking for a counter combo.
Freddy Krugerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Trollkiller.
Krugerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Krugerman.
Trollkiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krugerman.
Krugerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Trollkiller rushes Krugerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krugerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krugerman misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller misses with a straight left.
Trollkiller throws a combination. Krugerman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trollkiller tried to score with a low kick but Krugerman checks it.
Krugerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krugerman misses with a hook. Trollkiller ducked under it nicely.
Krugerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krugerman is looking to counter punch.
Trollkiller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krugerman throwing a counter right hand but Trollkiller manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Krugerman. Those never looked like landing.
Trollkiller throws a chopping leg kick but Krugerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durlag Trollkiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trollkiller moves out of range as Krugerman strikes.
Krugerman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krugerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krugerman misses with a few strikes there.
Trollkiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krugerman cracks Trollkiller with an open hand slap.
Trollkiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krugerman.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Trollkiller moves out of range easily.
Trollkiller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trollkiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krugerman moves out of range of the body kick from Trollkiller.
Krugerman throwing a counter right hand but Trollkiller manages to avoid it.
Freddy Krugerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Trollkiller throws a head kick that misses.
As Trollkiller looks to move away, Krugerman throws a big counter combo bu Trollkiller just gets out of the way.
Krugerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trollkiller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trollkiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Krugerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trollkiller throws a big shot that misses.
Trollkiller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trollkiller misses with a low kick.
Trollkiller tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Krugerman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krugerman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trollkiller tries a low kick but Krugerman avoids it.
Krugerman looks to land a left hand but Trollkiller moved out of range nicely.
Krugerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trollkiller eats them both and turns towards Krugerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trollkiller misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krugerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trollkiller follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Trollkiller misses with a low kick as Krugerman jumps back.
Krugerman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trollkiller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trollkiller is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krugerman wants to control but Trollkiller is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trollkiller struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddy Krugerman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trollkiller is looking to score with low kicks.
Krugerman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Krugerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trollkiller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krugerman checks it well.
Trollkiller throws a sloppy head kick and Krugerman moves out of range easily.
Trollkiller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krugerman misses with an uppercut
and Trollkiller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Krugerman misses with a body shot.
Trollkiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krugerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krugerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krugerman lands with a straight right. Trollkiller didn't see that one coming.
Trollkiller lunges at Krugerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krugerman's hand.
Krugerman lands with a hook. Trollkiller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krugerman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trollkiller throws a body kick that misses.
Trollkiller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krugerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trollkiller scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Trollkiller misses.
Trollkiller misses with a few strikes there.
Trollkiller is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krugerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trollkiller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Trollkiller moves out of range.
Krugerman blocks a leg kick.
Trollkiller misses with a looping right.
Trollkiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trollkiller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Krugerman.
Krugerman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trollkiller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trollkiller tries to score with a low kick but Krugerman moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Krugerman.
Krugerman checks a leg kick.
Trollkiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krugerman. That did some damage!
Krugerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trollkiller. That did some damage!
Trollkiller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krugerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trollkiller thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krugerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krugerman misses with a two punch combination.
Trollkiller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Krugerman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Trollkiller finds it's way through Krugerman's defenses.
Trollkiller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trollkiller.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Trollkiller moves out of range easily.
Krugerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trollkiller misses with a low kick.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Trollkiller moves out of range easily.
Trollkiller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krugerman's calf.
Krugerman throws a series of strikes that have Trollkiller backpedaling.
Krugerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trollkiller misses with a wild body shot.
Trollkiller blocks a head kick by Krugerman.
Krugerman backing away here, and Trollkiller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krugerman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trollkiller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trollkiller takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller misses with a low kick.
That kick from Krugerman tenderised Trollkiller's leg. Trollkiller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Trollkiller moves out of range.
Trollkiller throws a hook to the side of Krugerman's head but Krugerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krugerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trollkiller tries a low kick but Krugerman avoids it.
Trollkiller wants to land a leg kick but Krugerman is out of range.
Trollkiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krugerman. That did some damage!
Trollkiller is looking to land body kicks.
Trollkiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trollkiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krugerman. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller tries to work over Krugerman's front leg with a kick but Krugerman checks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krugerman!
Krugerman looks to land a left hand but Trollkiller moved out of range nicely.
Trollkiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trollkiller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollkiller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krugerman's head.
Krugerman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krugerman moves out of range of the body kick from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krugerman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trollkiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trollkiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Krugerman there.
Trollkiller is looking to land body kicks.
Trollkiller looks for the body kick but Krugerman saw that one coming.
Trollkiller throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trollkiller misses with a head kick.
Trollkiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krugerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trollkiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krugerman throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Durlag Trollkiller just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krugerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trollkiller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Trollkiller misses.
A head kick misses from Trollkiller.
Krugerman is looking to counter punch.
Krugerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Krugerman throws a lazy head kick
and Trollkiller counters with a straight right hand.
Krugerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trollkiller circles away quickly and effectively.
Trollkiller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trollkiller lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Krugerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trollkiller throws a front kick aimed at Krugerman's knee but Krugerman avoids it well.
Krugerman looks to land a right hand but Trollkiller moved out of range.
Trollkiller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krugerman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krugerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krugerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trollkiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trollkiller throws out a powerful jab.
Trollkiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trollkiller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krugerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Trollkiller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krugerman scores with a jab.
Trollkiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Trollkiller throws a sloppy head kick and Krugerman moves out of range easily.
Krugerman misses with the combination.
Trollkiller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krugerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trollkiller.
Trollkiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krugerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Krugerman.
Krugerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Trollkiller moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman connects with a body shot.
Trollkiller throws out a loose jab but Krugerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollkiller ducks under a wild hook from Krugerman.
Trollkiller throws out a counter right but Krugerman avoids it with no problem.
Trollkiller is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Krugerman - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krugerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krugerman tries to keep at a distance but Trollkiller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trollkiller scores with a shot to the side of Krugerman's head.
Trollkiller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krugerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krugerman wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollkiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trollkiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krugerman manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krugerman.
Trollkiller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krugerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krugerman.
Trollkiller cracks the inside of Krugerman's front leg.
Trollkiller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krugerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Krugerman looks to land a combination but Trollkiller avoids it well.
Trollkiller closes the distance and pushes Krugerman back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Krugerman.
Krugerman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krugerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trollkiller's elbow.
Durlag Trollkiller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trollkiller lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krugerman.
Krugerman takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman lands a nice shot to 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!
Trollkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krugerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trollkiller working Krugerman over with knees to the body.
Krugerman managing to block the knees to the body from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krugerman is stalling here.
Krugerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krugerman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Krugerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trollkiller has him pressed against the cage.
Trollkiller has Krugerman pressed against the cage, preventing Krugerman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krugerman.
Krugerman is trying to maintain a safe position but Trollkiller gets an underhook and turns Krugerman into the cage.
Krugerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trollkiller has him pressed against the cage.
Krugerman trying to control the position but instead, Trollkiller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krugerman into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Durlag Trollkiller dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Trollkiller connects with a jab.
Krugerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trollkiller.
Krugerman avoids the body shot from Trollkiller.
Trollkiller walks into a straight right hand from Krugerman.
Krugerman throws a head kick that half lands.
Krugerman misses with a low kick.
Trollkiller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krugerman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krugerman checks a leg kick.
Trollkiller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krugerman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krugerman throws the left hand but Trollkiller avoids the punch easily.
Krugerman lands a jab.
Trollkiller throws a sloppy head kick and Krugerman moves out of range easily.
Trollkiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krugerman is out of range and Trollkiller settles back down.
Krugerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krugerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krugerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krugerman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krugerman blocks a head kick by Trollkiller.
Krugerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trollkiller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krugerman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trollkiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krugerman.
Krugerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trollkiller doesn't seem bothered though.
Krugerman tries to land a leg kick but Trollkiller saw it coming and moves away.
Trollkiller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trollkiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krugerman lands a really nice looking cross but Trollkiller seems unphased.
Krugerman throws a jab when Trollkiller was well out of range.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Trollkiller moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Krugerman. Those never looked like landing.
Krugerman sets himself, and Trollkiller steps forward looking for the clinch! Krugerman avoids it this time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Trollkiller - that will leave a mark!
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.
Trollkiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trollkiller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Freddy Krugerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krugermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollkiller cracks the inside of Krugerman's front leg.
Krugerman works the jab nicely.
Krugerman throws the left hand but Trollkiller avoids the punch easily.
Trollkiller tries to counter with a clinch but Krugerman shakes him off and moves away.
Trollkiller stuns Krugerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trollkiller scores with a leg kick.
Trollkiller walks into a left hand.
Krugerman throws a hook but Trollkiller avoids it easily.
Trollkiller wants to counter the offense by Krugerman and move into the clinch position.
Krugerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trollkiller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krugerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trollkiller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trollkiller wants to counter the offense by Krugerman and move into the clinch position.
Trollkiller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krugerman.
Krugerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trollkiller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krugerman.
Krugerman throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollkiller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trollkiller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trollkiller.
Krugerman blocks a head kick by Trollkiller.
Krugerman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trollkiller lands with a slapping head kick.
Krugerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollkiller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trollkiller.
Trollkiller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krugerman avoids the head kick by Trollkiller.
Krugerman throws a head kick that Trollkiller semi-blocks.
Krugerman misses with an uppercut.
Trollkiller lands with a cross.
Trollkiller looks to throw the jab but Krugerman is out of range.
Krugerman misses with a wild body shot.
Krugerman sets himself, and Trollkiller steps forward looking for the clinch! Krugerman avoids it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krugerman throws a hook but Trollkiller blocks it.
Krugerman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Krugerman.
Krugerman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krugerman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krugerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krugerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trollkiller throws a solid leg kick but Krugerman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trollkiller.
Krugerman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krugerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trollkiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trollkiller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trollkiller throws a leg kick but Krugerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krugerman throws the left hand but Trollkiller avoids the punch easily.
Trollkiller wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krugerman throws a big shot that misses.
Krugerman sizes up Trollkiller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trollkiller throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Durlag Trollkiller.
I think Trollkiller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Durlag Trollkiller!
Durlag Trollkiller is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderhorse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammersmith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coenan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammersmith's guard.
Hammersmith controls Coenan momentarily but Coenan frees himself.
Coenan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coenan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammersmith is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammersmith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Coenan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammersmith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coenan wants to pass the guard but Hammersmith is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Hammersmith 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammersmith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammersmith keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully.
Coenan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammersmith can't keep his opponent in guard - Coenan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coenan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammersmith works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammersmith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coenan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammersmith keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully.
Coenan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coenan throws a strike but Hammersmith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammersmith passes into half guard.
Coenan is looking for a sweep. Hammersmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan manages to get to full guard.
Coenan working a defensive guard here.
Coenan has a closed guard, preventing Hammersmith from standing up.
Hammersmith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammersmith is pushing down on Coenan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coenan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammersmith has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coenan is trying to control but can't.
Coenan is staying active underneath Hammersmith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hammersmith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammersmith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammersmith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coenan keeps working.
Coenan gets full guard.
Hammersmith wants to control from the top but Coenan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coenan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammersmith's guard.
Coenan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammersmith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammersmith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammersmith!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammersmith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammersmith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coenan misses with a looping right.
Coenan moves out of range as Hammersmith strikes.
Coenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammersmith cracks Coenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammersmith.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammersmith misses the target.
Hammersmith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammersmith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hammersmith connects with a solid leg kick.
Coenan tries to land a leg kick but Hammersmith saw it coming and moves away.
Coenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammersmith can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammersmith.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammersmith. That snapped Coenan's head back.
Hildebrand Coenan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammersmith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammersmith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammersmith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coenan momentarily.
Hammersmith throws a leg kick
and Coenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammersmith. That snapped Coenan's head back.
Hammersmith connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammersmith misses the jab.
A low kick from Coenan misses
enabling Hammersmith to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coenan misses with a low kick.
Coenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses with a hook.
Hammersmith throws a jab when Coenan was well out of range.
Coenan throws a leg kick
and Hammersmith counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammersmith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coenan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coenan lands with a hook. Hammersmith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammersmith tests Coenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnus Hammersmith is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammersmith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammersmith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammersmith gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Coenan counter with a right hand.
Hammersmith has managed to clinch.
Hammersmith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coenan backwards.
Coenan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammersmith is keeping busy.
Coenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Coenan.
Hammersmith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coenan.
Coenan pushes Hammersmith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammersmith manages to break the clinch.
Coenan throws a series of punches but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hammersmith there.
Coenan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammersmith eats them both and turns towards Coenan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hammersmith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coenan's sensitive parts.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
Coenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coenan throws the left hand but Hammersmith avoids the punch easily.
Coenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hammersmith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coenan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammersmith thuds a left hand into Coenan's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hammersmith misses.
Hammersmith looks to land a body kick but Coenan moved away.
Hammersmith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a body kick that misses.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coenan blocks the body kick.
Coenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammersmith slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Coenan.
A nice side step and Coenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammersmith.
A jab from Hammersmith finds it's way through Coenan's defenses.
Coenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammersmith moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hammersmith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammersmith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coenan.
Coenan avoids the body shot from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coenan. Coenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coenan misses with a shot to the body
and Hammersmith counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammersmith throws a wild body kick that Coenan sees coming a mile off.
Coenan wants to counter the offense by Hammersmith and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Coenan misses.
Hammersmith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammersmith jabs Coenan right on the nose. Coenan blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammersmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammersmith looks to score with a jab to the body but Coenan is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Coenan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammersmith.
Magnus Hammersmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammersmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammersmith connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammersmith lands a body shot.
Hammersmith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammersmith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Hammersmith.
Coenan wants to clinch but Hammersmith slips to the side
and Hammersmith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coenan thinking.
Hammersmith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammersmith lands a right hook to the body.
Coenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammersmith.
Coenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammersmith. Hammersmith obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammersmith as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammersmith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hammersmith wants to clinch up but Coenan keeps it at a distance.
Hammersmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coenan.
Hammersmith throws a solid leg kick but Coenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a sloppy head kick and Coenan moves out of range easily.
Coenan is looking for the big counter here.
Hammersmith throws a body punch but Coenan moves out of range.
Coenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Coenan.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammersmith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coenan misses with a straight left.
Hammersmith throws a big counter combination but Coenan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hammersmith takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammersmith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan managing to block the knees to the body from Hammersmith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Hammersmith.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammersmith controls his hands.
Hammersmith stalling in the clinch but Coenan improves position.
Hammersmith wants to stall.
Coenan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammersmith up against the cage.
Hammersmith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammersmith presses Coenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coenan scores with a hook to the body.
Coenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coenan lands with a right to the head.
Hammersmith looking to slow down the pace here.
Coenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Coenan as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Coenan.
Coenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith misses with a knee to the head.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
Coenan can't find room to land a body shot as Hammersmith controls the action.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
Coenan can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Hammersmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coenan fails to land.
Hammersmith taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coenan.
Hammersmith has a couple of punches blocked by Coenan.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammersmith is rocked!
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!
Coenan scores with a shot to the side of Hammersmith's head.
Oh Hammersmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coenan.
Coenan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coenan lands a body punch.
Coenan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hammersmith with a big uppercut! Hammersmith tries to clinch up but Coenan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hammersmith to the mat! Hammersmith covers up and Coenan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hildebrand Coenan!
After winning the bout, Hildebrand Coenan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Magnus Hammersmith was interviewed post fight and said 'Crap! I et da hurse on dat un.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garfunkel's choice of entrance music: Haifisch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNardo checks a low kick from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNardo.
DeNardo works the jab nicely.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
We've been told by DeNardo's head coaches at Datsik's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeNardo misses with the body kick
and Garfunkel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garfunkel.
DeNardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DeNardo trying to control the position.
Garfunkel trying to control but DeNardo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo wants to hit a switch here but Garfunkel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeNardo there!
DeNardo is desperately trying to improve his position but Garfunkel has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
DeNardo trying to hold on to Garfunkel's head to control him but Garfunkel postures up.
Garfunkel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNardo's head.
DeNardo trying to control here.
DeNardo is looking to improve his position.
DeNardo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garfunkel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeNardo tries to get to full guard but Garfunkel has control of the leg.
DeNardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeNardo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garfunkel trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garfunkel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
DeNardo is controlling Garfunkel's posture.
DeNardo is trying to hold Garfunkel in close to prevent damage but Garfunkel has managed to pass into half guard.
Garfunkel working DeNardo over with strikes.
DeNardo is looking to improve his position.
Garfunkel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeNardo is just riding it out for now. Garfunkel eventually gives up the hold.
DeNardo is trying to maintain the position but Garfunkel is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeNardo keeps working.
DeNardo gets full guard.
Garfunkel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garfunkel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeNardo is trying to keep Garfunkel in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garfunkel throws an elbow that misses. DeNardo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garfunkel's guard. Nice move by DeNardo!
Garfunkel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Garfunkel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNardo.
Garfunkel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeNardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garfunkel throws a leg kick but DeNardo moved away.
Garfunkel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garfunkel slips under a jab from DeNardo.
DeNardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeNardo misses with a shot to the body
and Garfunkel counters with a low kick, right behind DeNardo 's knee.
Garfunkel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeNardo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeNardo throws a big shot that misses.
Garfunkel tries to score with a low kick but DeNardo moves his leg out of the way.
Garfunkel throws a low kick but DeNardo avoids it.
Garfunkel misses with a low kick.
DeNardo lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo misses with a straight right.
DeNardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garfunkel can pounce on him.
DeNardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeNardo misses with a looping right.
Garfunkel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garfunkel cracks the inside of DeNardo's front leg.
DeNardo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garfunkel sprawls well initially but DeNardo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeNardo stalling away here and it's allowed Garfunkel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
DeNardo trying to control but Garfunkel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeNardo stays in close to Garfunkel's body and controls the position.
DeNardo postures up in Garfunkel's guard and throws a big left but Garfunkel blocks it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeNardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garfunkel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNardo.
Garfunkel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNardo.
Garfunkel with the counter takedown but DeNardo avoids it easily.
DeNardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeNardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfunkel is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by DeNardo.
As Garfunkel tries to get set, DeNardo tries to push him back and clinch up but Garfunkel manages to avoid the attempt.
Dom DeNardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Garfunkel throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeNardo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo lands a right hand.
DeNardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Garfunkel controls his hands.
DeNardo lands an uppercut.
DeNardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo scores with a shoulder strike.
DeNardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garfunkel pushes DeNardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNardo blocking some punches.
DeNardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfunkel's elbow.
DeNardo tries to work over Garfunkel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeNardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeNardo has a couple of punches blocked by Garfunkel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garfunkel is trying to push DeNardo away but DeNardo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeNardo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garfunkel can turn it around.
Garfunkel tries to pull guard but DeNardo won't allow it.
Garfunkel has DeNardo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeNardo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeNardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeNardo works on Garfunkel's body with a couple of short punches.
Garfunkel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeNardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garfunkel manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNardo with a nice head shot there.
DeNardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Garfunkel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good work by DeNardo as he checks the leg kick.
DeNardo is looking to chop away at Garfunkel's legs.
Garfunkel misses with a looping left.
A big right from DeNardo misses.
Garfunkel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garfunkel connects with a leg kick. DeNardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from DeNardo misses
and Garfunkel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DeNardo connects with a right hand. Garfunkel shakes it off.
Garfunkel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garfunkel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as DeNardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeNardo looks to throw a body kick
and Garfunkel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo misses with a straight left.
DeNardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garfunkel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garfunkel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeNardo takes a swing at Garfunkel's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garfunkel thumps DeNardo with a low kick.
DeNardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garfunkel was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNardo.
Garfunkel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garfunkel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeNardo at a distance.
Garfunkel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeNardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from DeNardo misses
and Garfunkel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garfunkel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeNardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garfunkel is working away from the top position though.
DeNardo wants to get back to full guard.
DeNardo is trying to maintain the position but Garfunkel is very close to passing his half guard.
DeNardo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel stopping the sweep attempt from DeNardo.
Garfunkel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frank Garfunkel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garfunkel postures up.
Garfunkel throws a strike but DeNardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Garfunkel keeps moving.
DeNardo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
Garfunkel looking for a sweep. Not yet Garfunkel, not yet.
Garfunkel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Garfunkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeNardo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garfunkel moves out of range as DeNardo throws a body kick.
Garfunkel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid body kick from DeNardo.
DeNardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garfunkel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeNardo throws out the jab.
Garfunkel throws a solid leg kick but DeNardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garfunkel.
DeNardo looks to throw the jab but Garfunkel is out of range.
Garfunkel avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeNardo misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNardo can't find room to land a body shot as Garfunkel controls the action.
Garfunkel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNardo tries to throw a body punch but Garfunkel avoids it by throwing DeNardo back against the cage.
DeNardo can't find room to land a body shot as Garfunkel controls the action.
DeNardo misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, DeNardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garfunkel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeNardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeNardo has a couple of punches blocked by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNardo prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Garfunkel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeNardo tries to clinch but Garfunkel is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garfunkel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeNardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeNardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garfunkel blocks a jab.
Garfunkel feints the counter takedown.
Garfunkel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeNardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting DeNardo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
DeNardo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garfunkel quickly recovers to half guard.
Garfunkel gets full guard.
DeNardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeNardo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garfunkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeNardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeNardo's best efforts.
DeNardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Garfunkel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeNardo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garfunkel is refusing to be controlled, as DeNardo sits in half guard.
Garfunkel gets back to full guard.
DeNardo wants to pass the guard but Garfunkel is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeNardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garfunkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeNardo postures up and lands a big shot to Garfunkel's brow.
DeNardo scoring with some ground and pound.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Garfunkel keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garfunkel.
DeNardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garfunkel is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garfunkel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNardo throws an overhand right that lands on Garfunkel's shoulder, as Garfunkel tries to avoid the shot.
DeNardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeNardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garfunkel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garfunkel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garfunkel.
Some bone on bone action there as DeNardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeNardo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by DeNardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeNardo.
DeNardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garfunkel.
Garfunkel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeNardo is pressing down on Garfunkel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo is trying to keep Garfunkel in close.
Garfunkel postures up in DeNardo's guard and throws a big left but DeNardo blocks it.
DeNardo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNardo, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garfunkel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeNardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garfunkel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garfunkel scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeNardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Garfunkel has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dom DeNardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
DeNardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garfunkel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garfunkel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garfunkel moves out of range as DeNardo strikes.
DeNardo tries to score with a low kick but Garfunkel moves his leg out of the way.
DeNardo takes a swing at Garfunkel's ribcage but misses.
DeNardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Garfunkel avoids a kick to the body.
DeNardo misses with a wild combination.
DeNardo throws a jab when Garfunkel was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from DeNardo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garfunkel, right into the meat.
DeNardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeNardo throws a body shot but no joy.
DeNardo checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeNardo. That one must have hurt.
DeNardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeNardo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garfunkel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garfunkel connects with a crisp jab.
Garfunkel throws a leg kick but DeNardo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garfunkel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by DeNardo as he checks the leg kick.
Garfunkel just misses with a punch to the body.
DeNardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Garfunkel should have avoided that one.
Garfunkel lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Garfunkel tenderised DeNardo's leg. DeNardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garfunkel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garfunkel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garfunkel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by DeNardo.
Garfunkel misses with a looping right.
DeNardo checks a leg kick.
DeNardo sizes up Garfunkel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeNardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garfunkel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNardo.
Garfunkel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeNardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Garfunkel.
Sloppy strikes from Garfunkel. Those never looked like landing.
Garfunkel blocks a leg kick.
Garfunkel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeNardo on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo thows a leg kick but Garfunkel checks it
and Garfunkel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeNardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Garfunkel's guard.
DeNardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garfunkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeNardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeNardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo won't allow Garfunkel to sweep him here.
DeNardo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garfunkel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeNardo has Garfunkel in his guard.
DeNardo is trying to control the position but Garfunkel postures up.
Garfunkel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garfunkel tries to free his leg and advance position but DeNardo is retaining full guard.
DeNardo pulls Garfunkel in close to prevent any damage.
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 Dom DeNardo.
I think DeNardo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dom DeNardo!
Dom DeNardo retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soulfly - Pain. Lazaro Molina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the head kick by Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molina throws out the jab.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Ribeiro Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice jab there from Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina cracks the inside of Ribeiro Da Silva's front leg.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Molina, as that shot connected.
Molina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a big head kick but Molina shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molina misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws the left hand but Molina avoids the punch easily.
Molina throws a leg kick but Ribeiro Da Silva checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Molina as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a head kick by Molina.
And Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Molina blocks it.
Molina keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molina manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro Da Silva. Molina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Molina is out of range and Ribeiro Da Silva settles back down.
Molina misses with a straight right.
Molina checks a leg kick.
Molina takes a swing at Ribeiro Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva staying out of range there.
Ribeiro Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molina. Ribeiro Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazaro Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Molina throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Molina.
Molina looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro Da Silva is out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
And Molina tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Molina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Molina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Molina throwing shots but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Molina keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Molina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Molina.
Molina takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribeiro Da Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Molina from controlling successfully.
Molina is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro Da Silva has wrist control.
Molina passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Molina tries to score with some ground and pound. Ribeiro Da Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva parries the strikes from Molina easily there. Molina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ribeiro Da Silva to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ribeiro Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Molina.
Molina takes one to the chin there.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molina.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molina. Ribeiro Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molina throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Molina just manages to avoid it.
Molina's coach down at Datsik's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Molina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Molina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. Ribeiro Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Lazaro Molina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Molina lands with a hook. Ribeiro Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molina misses with an uppercut
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Molina was not able to check.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Molina throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro Da Silva's head but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves away from the strike by Molina.
Good work by Molina as he checks the leg kick.
Molina looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva motions for Molina to come forward. Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Molina in his tracks momentarily.
Molina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molina is looking to slow Ribeiro Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Molina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribeiro Da Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Molina. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molina.
Molina walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina shoots in but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Molina manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick but Molina moves out of range.
Molina lands a nice hook to Ribeiro Da Silva's body. Ribeiro Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks for the body kick but Molina saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molina.
Molina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina throws a wild body kick that Ribeiro Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Molina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molina!
Molina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Molina checks a leg kick.
Molina lands a right hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Molina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molina throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molina works Ribeiro Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molina throws a hook but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it easily.
Molina blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to work over Molina's front leg with a kick but Molina checks it.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molina jabs Ribeiro Da Silva right on the nose. Ribeiro Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Ribeiro Da Silva sizes up Molina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Molina throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Molina's knee but Molina avoids it well.
Molina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina lands with a good body shot.
Molina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molina connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molina lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the body shot from Molina.
Molina just misses with a punch to the body.
Molina throws a body punch but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks to land a combination but Molina avoids it well.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Molina is able to avoid easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molina.
Molina swings for the body but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Molina misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Molina misses its intended target.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Molina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ribeiro Da Silva 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.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Molina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva defends it well.
Molina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molina.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Molina throws a body kick.
Molina moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Molina.
Molina closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro Da Silva to the mat! Ribeiro Da Silva manages to get full guard.
Molina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molina wants to control from the top but Ribeiro Da Silva keeps moving.
Molina throws a big elbow that misses.
Molina wants to control from the top but Ribeiro Da Silva keeps moving.
Molina throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina wants to control from the top but Ribeiro Da Silva keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with the left hand. Molina knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribeiro Da Silva rushes Molina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocking some punches.
Molina misses with the head strike.
Molina trying to control the position but instead, Ribeiro Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Molina into the cage.
Molina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molina scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Molina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Molina.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Molina is blocking nicely.
Molina throws a head punch that misses.
Molina working aggressively here.
Molina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro Da Silva's elbow.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molina.
Molina misses with a body punch.
Molina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Molina.
Molina tries a body shot but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Molina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Molina misses.
A slow jab from Molina misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Molina misses.
Molina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Molina lands a head kick. Ribeiro Da Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Molina avoids the body shot from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Molina avoids it.
Molina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Molina scores with a hook.
Molina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molina misses with a kick to the body
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina really dominated that round.
That's time! Ribeiro Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Molina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Molina tenderised Ribeiro Da Silva's leg. Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Molina is looking to slow Ribeiro Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Molina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molina takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Molina tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molina checks a leg kick.
Molina misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molina tries to land a body kick
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Molina in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. That's going to slow Molina down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribeiro Da Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Molina is just out of range.
Molina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro Da Silva moves away.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro Da Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva works Molina's body with a nice hook.
Molina throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Molina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Ribeiro Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribeiro Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to wear down Molina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Molina.
Molina lands a body shot.
Molina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Molina blocks the low kick.
Molina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molina.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the head kick by Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Molina is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molina scores with a jab.
Molina blocks the body kick.
Molina missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribeiro Da Silva misses its target.
Molina scores with a hook.
Molina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molina thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molina lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ribeiro Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribeiro Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Molina backs away, Ribeiro Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Molina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Molina cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Molina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribeiro Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Molina throws a sloppy body shot
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Molina throws a body punch but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Molina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Molina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Molina misses with a low kick.
Molina's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ribeiro Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Molina throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Molina goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Molina strikes.
Molina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Molina throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro Da Silva. Molina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molina throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ribeiro Da Silva's head.
Nice body kick there by Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ribeiro Da Silva cracks Molina with an open hand slap.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Molina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Molina's head.
Molina throws a leg kick but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ribeiro Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina with the counter takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro Da Silva cracks the inside of Molina's front leg.
Molina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molina misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molina. Ribeiro Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Molina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribeiro Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molina throws a wild body kick that Ribeiro Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Ribeiro Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Molina is out of range.
Molina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Molina throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Molina delivers a nice body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Molina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro Da Silva momentarily.
Molina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Molina throws out a leg kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range and Molina only half commits.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Molina misses.
Molina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro Da Silva motions for Molina to come forward. Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molina throws a head kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Molina looks to land a combination but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Molina moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Molina's corner calls for a 1-2. Molina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Molina throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro Da Silva on the side of the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molina moves away.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lazaro Molina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molina fails with a takedown attempt.
Molina blocks a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Molina.
Molina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro Da Silva. That did some damage!
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a front kick.
Molina is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Molina changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Molina throws a front kick that sends Ribeiro Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Molina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molina avoids the head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Molina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Molina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ribeiro Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Molina misses with an uppercut.
Molina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazaro Molina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Molina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazaro Molina!
Lazaro Molina is the new middleweight champion!
Lazaro Molina 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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