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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aart Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oasis - Fuckin' In The Bushes. Hummel has chosen Flight of the Bumblebee as his entrance music. Aart Hummel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aart Hummel!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Hummel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hummel misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hummel.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Hummel.
Hummel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hummel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hummel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hummel misses the shot to the body.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Hummel as he connects with a hook.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Hummel. Beautiful body shot.
Hummel throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hummel misses with a few strikes there.
Hummel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Hummel throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hummel jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thompson blocks a jab.
As Hummel looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo bu Hummel just gets out of the way.
Hummel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Hummel does it's job there.
Thompson tries to bum rush Hummel with a series of wild strikes but Hummel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hummel looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hummel lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Hummel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hummel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Hummel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Hummel.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Hummel.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson is rocked!
A combination from Hummel does no damage.
Hummel scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hummel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hummel.
Hummel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hummel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws a big counter combination but Hummel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hummel just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hummel.
Hummel throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Thompson misses its target.
Hummel misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Hummel manages to avoid it.
Hummel misses with a double jab.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Hummel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Hummel.
Hummel misses with the combination.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hummel ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Hummel throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aart Hummel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hummel.
A counter left hand to the body from Thompson misses its target.
Hummel throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hummel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aart Hummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hummel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hummel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hummel wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hummel throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hummel.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hummel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hummel connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Hummel closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hummel.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Hummel.
Hummel throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Hummel swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
No joy there for Hummel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hummel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hummel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hummel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hummel misses with a body shot.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hummel throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
David Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Hummel misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hummel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hummel misses with a double jab.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hummel is breathing heavily.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hummel.
Sloppy strikes from Hummel. Those never looked like landing.
Hummel throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Hummel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hummel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Hummel misses the shot to the body.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hummel tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aart Hummel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel tries to clinch
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hummel misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hummel is rocked!
Hummel throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Hummel is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Hummel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hummel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hummel tries to clinch
and Hummel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hummel cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hummel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a straight that turns Hummel's legs to rubber! Thompson pushes forward with more strikes and Hummel goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Thompson!
David Thompson 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spandex Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Pick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Spandex Rex's chin.
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spandex Rex!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Pick misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Pick. That snapped Rex's head back.
Rex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rex swings around for an armbar but Pick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rex's guard.
Pick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rex has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rex has tightened it up now! Pick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spandex Rex!
Spandex Rex really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvennoinen throws a hook to the side of Brutality's head but Brutality sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brutality darts in and clinches Silvennoinen up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Silvennoinen.
Brutality is trying to maintain a safe position but Silvennoinen gets an underhook and turns Brutality into the cage.
Brutality misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvennoinen.
Brutality's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brutality successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutality pulls Silvennoinen in close to prevent any damage.
Silvennoinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality is trying to control the position but Silvennoinen postures up.
Silvennoinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brutality works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvennoinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silvennoinen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brutality is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silvennoinen, into his guard.
Brutality trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Silvennoinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen looking to control.
Brutality stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silvennoinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is trying to control the position but Brutality postures up.
My spies in Soul Supremacy - UK inform me that Brutality has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silvennoinen keeping full guard, as Brutality tries to pass.
Brutality has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silvennoinen is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silvennoinen scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Brutality postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silvennoinen cracks a nice hook into Brutality's ribs.
Silvennoinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Silvennoinen.
Brutality darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brutality tries to stand and escape but Silvennoinen is controlling the position.
Silvennoinen trying to hold on to Brutality's head to control him but Brutality postures up.
Brutality working Silvennoinen over with strikes.
Brutality thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brutality is nestled in close to Silvennoinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silvennoinen is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is not content to let Brutality control the position.
Brutality tries to stand and escape but Silvennoinen actually recovers to full guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position.
Silvennoinen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silvennoinen keeping full guard, as Brutality tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brutality wants to control from the top but Silvennoinen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Brutality dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brutality shoots in and bounces Silvennoinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brutality trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Brutality might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silvennoinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen trying to keep a closed guard but Brutality is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality is pushing down on Silvennoinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silvennoinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Brutality has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silvennoinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brutality's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brutality's back!
Brutality tries to escape but Silvennoinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brutality covering up well under a series of strikes from Silvennoinen.
I really don't envy Brutality right now.
Silvennoinen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Brutality trying to control the position but Silvennoinen manages to sink in the hooks.
Brutality is trying to get back to his feet but Silvennoinen has full control of the position and if anything, Brutality has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brutality tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brutality tries to lock up and control but Silvennoinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silvennoinen raining down shots from the mount!
Silvennoinen scoring with strikes but Brutality is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brutality taking shots to the head.
Brutality manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality is concentrating on defense, preventing Silvennoinen from advancing position.
Brutality manages to get to full guard.
Brutality trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silvennoinen is in close to Brutality's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brutality is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvennoinen wants to control but Brutality is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silvennoinen is not content to let Brutality control the position.
Ultimate Brutality has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is looking to improve his position.
Silvennoinen is trying to control but can't.
Silvennoinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brutality is looking to stall here but Silvennoinen recovers full guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brutality shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brutality showed some decent athleticism there.
Silvennoinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brutality.
Silvennoinen is holding on to half guard well.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Brutality postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brutality is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen wants to control but Brutality is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silvennoinen is staying active underneath Brutality, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brutality controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silvennoinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silvennoinen moves into full mount!
Silvennoinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brutality wants to hold on but Silvennoinen pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brutality working to try and regain half guard.
Brutality tries to hold on but Silvennoinen pushes him away.
Brutality is in a horrible position here. Silvennoinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brutality wants to control but Silvennoinen is having none of it.
Silvennoinen looking to control but Brutality is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brutality is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brutality tries to lock up and control but Silvennoinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silvennoinen blocks Brutality's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silvennoinen lands a big elbow.
Brutality tries to lock up and control but Silvennoinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutality swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silvennoinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brutality is now in Silvennoinen's guard. A big mistake from Silvennoinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Brutality wants to control from the top but Silvennoinen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality wants to stand but Silvennoinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brutality scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silvennoinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brutality forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Silvennoinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silvennoinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Silvennoinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hindz Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imzda Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imzda Noob has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hindz Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imzda Noob!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne shoots in looking for a takedown but Noob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wayne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hindz Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noob.
Noob fails to land with a series of punches.
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayne has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindz Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Noob, which made it look bad.
Noob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noob slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Noob misses.
Wayne drives through and clinches with Noob against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is working for takedown but Noob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Noob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noob is looking for the big counter here.
Noob throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne goes for a double leg but Noob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noob continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob lands the left hand.
Wayne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wayne moves out of range as Noob strikes.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
enabling Noob to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wayne is trying to control. Noob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wayne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noob tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne trying to control the action but Noob is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wayne.
Wayne is trying to control. Noob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wayne stalling away here and it's allowed Noob to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Noob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Noob.
Noob slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wayne rushes Noob and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noob is defending well.
Noob pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noob is defending well.
Wayne is looking for a takedown.
Wayne wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Noob controls his hands.
Noob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne can't get the takedown.
A short left from Noob.
Noob lands a nice uppercut.
Noob prevents a takedown attempt there.
Noob lands a body shot.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noob content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Noob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noob scores with a hook to the body.
Noob softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noob lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noob.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imzda Noob dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Noob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noob lands a hook that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Noob's ribcage. Noob let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wayne tries a body shot but Noob blocks it.
A short right from Noob.
Noob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne has picked Noob up - he's going for a ride! Wayne dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wayne working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Noob's thigh. Noob counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Noob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noob keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wayne throwing strikes from guard but Noob blocks nicely.
Wayne won't allow Noob to sweep him here.
Wayne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noob's head.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Noob is retaining full guard.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Wayne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wayne throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Noob works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noob trying to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne is working for a kimura but Noob is defending it quite comfortably.
Noob trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noob to regain full guard.
Noob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noob did well to prevent Wayne getting side control.
Noob keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Noob is just riding it out for now. Wayne eventually gives up the hold.
Wayne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Noob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hindz Wayne dominated that second round.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wayne tries for a takedown but Noob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Noob counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Noob, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindz Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noob counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wayne's knee momentarily.
Wayne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noob defends well and Wayne ends up having to push Noob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Noob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Noob sprawls well.
Noob connects with a body shot that sends Wayne's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noob cracks Wayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Noob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Noob as Wayne shoots in.
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Noob.
Noob prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Noob after a bit of a struggle.
Noob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noob is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Noob lands with a left to the head.
Noob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed
and Noob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noob!
Wayne fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noob!
Hindz Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noob lands a head shot.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noob napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Noob sneaks back into half guard.
Noob tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne is just content to waste time from the top position. Noob takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne postures up.
Noob wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noob lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wayne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noob swivels and escapes.
Wayne goes for a double leg but Noob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noob continues to drive forward.
As Wayne backs off Noob throws a huge counter combo but Wayne manages to avoid it all.
Imzda Noob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but Noob shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noob lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Noob.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne misses with a takedown
and Noob counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne has his takedown stuffed
and Noob counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noob punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noob.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imzda Noob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noob has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imzda Noob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Astro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo has chosen Wyclef Jean - 911 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
196 lbs
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29
190 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Astro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo shoots in for a double leg but Astro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Astro throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
That kick from Astro tenderised Mutombo's leg. Mutombo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astro throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutombo slips a straight right by Astro.
Astro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutombo cracks Astro with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Astro.
A clash of legs there as Mutombo blocks the low kick.
Mutombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutombo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Astro works Mutombo's body with a nice hook.
Mutombo lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Astro misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Astro takes a step back to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Astro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Astro counters with a quick kick to the body but Mutombo blocks it.
Astro misses with a hook.
Mutombo slips a straight right by Astro.
Mutombo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Astro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astro scoring well with a low kick there.
Astro tries to score with a low kick but Mutombo moves his leg out of the way.
Mutombo throws out a counter right but Astro avoids it with no problem.
Mutombo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Astro in his tracks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astro. Mutombo shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheers as Astro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutombo doesn't seem phased though.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Astro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Astro.
Mutombo walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Astro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Astro connects with a right hand. Mutombo shakes it off.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Astro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mutombo misses.
Astro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mutombo is able to avoid easily.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the body.
Astro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mutombo throws a wild body kick that Astro sees coming a mile off.
Mutombo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astro, right into the meat.
Mutombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astro circles away quickly and effectively.
Astro misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo with the counter takedown but Astro avoids it easily.
Astro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mutombo checks the leg kick.
Mutombo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Astro lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mutombo throws a hook but Astro avoids it easily.
Astro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mutombo avoids it.
Astro shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense.
Mutombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Astro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutombo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo avoids the body shot from Astro.
Astro avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Astro throws a wild body kick that Mutombo sees coming a mile off.
Astro looks to throw the jab but Mutombo is out of range.
Mutombo feints the counter takedown.
Mutombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mutombo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Astro misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Astro misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astro throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
Astro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutombo moves out of range of the body kick.
Astro throws a hook to the side of Mutombo's head but Mutombo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astro connects with a single shot there.
Mutombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutombo.
Astro takes a swing at Mutombo's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astro. Astro obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Astro throws a shot from downtown. Mutombo moves away and avoids it.
Astro clobbers Mutombo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Astro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutombo. Mutombo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutombo throws an overhand right that lands on Astro's shoulder, as Astro tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Astro lands.
Astro slips a straight right by Mutombo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Astro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Astro connects with a solid leg kick.
Mutombo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mutombo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mutombo takes a swing at Astro's ribcage but misses.
Astro motions for Mutombo to come forward. Astro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lenny Astro is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo throws a right hand that Astro ducks under and follows up with a left that Astro also avoids with ease.
Astro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astro jabs Mutombo right on the nose. Mutombo blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Mutombo as he checks the leg kick.
Astro throws a body shot but no joy.
Astro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astro scores with a jab to the body.
Astro throws a body kick that misses.
Astro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astro lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo looking to score a takedown here. Astro is defending well but Mutombo drives through and ends up in Astro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutombo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mutombo is thwarting Astro's attempts to control the position.
Astro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutombo.
Astro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mutombo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Astro is trying to stand up here but Mutombo is controlling him well.
Mutombo trying to pass the guard but Astro defending well.
Mutombo moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo cracks Astro with a big right hand but Astro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Astro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mutombo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mutombo scoring with punches and elbows.
Astro is not content to let Mutombo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Astro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Astro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutombo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Astro is working hard here to advance position.
Astro looking for a sweep but Mutombo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mutombo cracks Astro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Lenny Astro has been cut.
Mutombo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Astro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mutombo with the ground and pound from mount.
Mutombo raining down shots from the mount!
Mutombo landing strikes from the mount.
Mutombo lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Astro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Astro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Astro.
Astro throws a nice head kick!
Mutombo slips a jab from Astro.
Astro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mutombo sprawls well. Mutombo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Astro gets slowly back to his feet.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Astro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mutombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astro manages to avoid it.
Mutombo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
Mutombo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mutombo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astro looks to land a left hand but Mutombo moved out of range nicely.
Astro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mutombo.
Mutombo fails to land with a series of punches.
Astro avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Mutombo connects with a crisp jab.
Astro throws a big shot that misses.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astro.
Astro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Mutombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Mutombo.
Astro ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
A cross from Astro lands.
Astro connects with a leg kick. Mutombo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mutombo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mutombo scrambles back to his feet.
Astro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo throws a series of punches but Astro moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Mutombo misses.
Astro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Astro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo feints the counter takedown.
Astro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Mutombo.
Astro scores with a leg kick.
Astro moves out of range of the leg kick from Mutombo.
Astro misses with a low kick.
Astro thumps Mutombo with a low kick.
Mutombo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutombo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Astro slips under a jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Astro. That snapped Mutombo's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Astro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mutombo defending well as Astro loads up on a big left hand.
And Mutombo tries to counter it with a takedown but Astro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mutombo ducks under a wild hook from Astro.
Astro misses with a body shot.
Astro misses with a hook to the body
and Mutombo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Astro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astro keeping moving, preventing Mutombo from controlling successfully.
Mutombo passes into half guard.
Astro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro is looking to control Mutombo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astro avoid being mounted?
Mutombo drops an elbow to the side of Astro's head.
Astro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutombo.
Mutombo trying to control the action but Astro is working from the bottom.
Astro moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutombo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ZaZa Mutombo.
I think Mutombo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
A very excited looking ZaZa Mutombo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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201 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joikhaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Keskisarja, which made it look bad.
Joikhaaja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keskisarja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joikhaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keskisarja sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Joikhaaja are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keskisarja avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joikhaaja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskisarja is looking to regain half guard here but Joikhaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow but Keskisarja slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Joikhaaja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Joikhaaja with the ground and pound but Keskisarja regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Keskisarja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Keskisarja dodges it nicely.
Joikhaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Keskisarja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joikhaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keskisarja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja 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.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja winds up and cracks Keskisarja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but Keskisarja is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keskisarja can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joikhaaja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keskisarja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joikhaaja lands a nice short elbow.
Keskisarja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keskisarja defending well though.
Joikhaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keskisarja defending well though.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keskisarja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joikhaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but Keskisarja is blocking nicely.
Joikhaaja lands with a punch from half guard.
Joikhaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joikhaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keskisarja is trying to maintain the position but Joikhaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keskisarja swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joikhaaja drives through and clinches with Keskisarja against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Joikhaaja 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.
Joikhaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joikhaaja goes for a double leg but Keskisarja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keskisarja continues to drive forward.
Keskisarja only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keskisarja is looking to score with low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joikhaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Keskisarja, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keskisarja was covering up waiting for the punch and Joikhaaja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joikhaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskisarja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joikhaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joikhaaja postures up in Keskisarja's guard and throws a big left but Keskisarja blocks it.
Joikhaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Keskisarja has wrist control.
Keskisarja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joikhaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joikhaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keskisarja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morten Joikhaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Keskisarja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joikhaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joikhaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joikhaaja creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keskisarja sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Joikhaaja tries to score with some ground and pound. Keskisarja controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Joikhaaja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Keskisarja avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keskisarja is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Joikhaaja with the ground and pound but Keskisarja regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Joikhaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joikhaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja lands with a punch from half guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keskisarja to regain full guard.
Joikhaaja postures up in Keskisarja's guard and throws a big left but Keskisarja blocks it.
Joikhaaja stopping the sweep attempt from Keskisarja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Keskisarja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joikhaaja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja distracts Keskisarja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joikhaaja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Joikhaaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keskisarja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Joikhaaja dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joikhaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown but Keskisarja sprawls well.
Joikhaaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keskisarja's guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskisarja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joikhaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keskisarja can do to turn this around?
Joikhaaja trying to control but Keskisarja postures up.
Joikhaaja tries to get to full guard but Keskisarja has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja controlling the pace.
Joikhaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Keskisarja sits in half guard.
Joikhaaja is doing well to control the position and prevent Keskisarja from advancing to side control.
Joikhaaja is looking to control Keskisarja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joikhaaja avoid being mounted?
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.
Keskisarja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joikhaaja tries to roll over but Keskisarja keeps him under control.
Kari Keskisarja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joikhaaja tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Keskisarja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keskisarja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown
letting Keskisarja counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Keskisarja.
Kari Keskisarja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joikhaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keskisarja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joikhaaja shoots and misses
and Keskisarja counters with a left to the body.
Joikhaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keskisarja's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joikhaaja cracks Keskisarja with a solid left hand.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow that misses. Keskisarja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joikhaaja's guard. Nice move by Keskisarja!
Joikhaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joikhaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Joikhaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarja's head.
Joikhaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keskisarja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joikhaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joikhaaja is nestled in close to Keskisarja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morten Joikhaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joikhaaja lands a nice short elbow.
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 Morten Joikhaaja.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joikhaaja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Joikhaaja!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krugerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solonen ja Kosola - RÄPPII . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Krugerman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler with a poor takedown
and Krugerman counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Tyler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyler moves out of range as Krugerman strikes.
Tyler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krugerman!
Krugerman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tyler working for a guillotine from mount but Krugerman is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krugerman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krugerman is trying to stand up.
Tyler with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
Krugerman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tyler working for a guillotine from mount but Krugerman is in no mood to give up.
Krugerman wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler has hold of Krugerman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krugerman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Krugerman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tyler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Krugerman is now in Tyler's guard. A big mistake from Tyler there, giving up the dominant position!
Krugerman is looking to stand up but Tyler won't let him.
Tyler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler wants to sweep here but Krugerman controlling him for the moment.
Tyler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krugerman tries to stand but Tyler is controlling from the bottom.
Krugerman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krugerman won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Tyler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyler.
Tyler jumps guard and drags Krugerman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyler 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.
Krugerman wants to stand but Tyler is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler controlling the position.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krugerman is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freddy Krugerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krugerman sprawls well initially but Tyler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krugerman is trying to stand back up but Tyler is controlling him
Tyler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krugerman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tyler stops Krugerman from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tyler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyler stuns Krugerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krugerman throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Krugerman circles away easily
and Krugerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krugerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krugerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyler tries to counter with a takedown but Krugerman is quick to defend against it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tyler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krugerman moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Krugerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Krugerman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Krugerman is trying to stand back up.
Tyler is working for a rear naked choke. Krugerman is not defending it well and Tyler has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Krugerman refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Krugerman's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rex Tyler!
After winning the bout, Rex Tyler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Televing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Televing's entrance music is Nightwish - End of all Hope. A fine choice. Greg Garrison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Televing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Televing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Televing tries to clinch up but Garrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Televing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garrison blocks an uppercut.
Televing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Televing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Televing throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrison.
Televing misses with a body punch.
Garrison lands with a right to the head.
Garrison misses with a body punch.
Televing struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrison controls his hands.
Televing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrison blocks the elbow strike.
Garrison tries to throw a body punch but Televing avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Garrison lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Televing as Garrison tries to tie him up.
Garrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Televing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Televing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrison's brow.
Televing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Televing has a couple of punches blocked by Garrison.
Garrison dodges an elbow strike from Televing.
Garrison tries to throw a body punch but Televing avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage.
Garrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Televing.
Garrison is looking to control Televing's arms but Televing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garrison has his back to the cage.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Televing uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Televing.
Televing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Televing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Televing lands an elbow inside that Garrison shrugs off.
Televing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrison or not.
Garrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrison pushes Televing back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Televing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Televing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Televing misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Televing.
Garrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Televing backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison scores with a shot to the side of Televing's head.
Televing tries to work over Garrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Televing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Televing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Televing tries to work over Garrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Televing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garrison scores with a shot to the side of Televing's head.
Televing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Televing can't find room to land a body shot as Garrison controls the action.
Garrison lands a right hand.
Televing misses with the head strike.
Televing misses with a punch to the body.
Garrison lands an uppercut.
It looks like Christian Televing has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Garrison.
Garrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Televing lands a body punch.
Garrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Televings head.
Garrison blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Televing.
Televing lands an elbow just above Garrison 's eye.
It looks like Greg Garrison has been cut.
Televing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Televing is working Garrison over against the cage.
Televing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrison backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Televing fails to land.
Garrison blocks an elbow strike.
Garrison avoids the elbow strike from Televing, against the cage.
Garrison throws a head punch that misses.
Televing misses with some punches.
Garrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrison effectively controlling the action here.
Televing tries to throw a body punch but Garrison avoids it by throwing Televing back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison dodges an elbow strike from Televing.
Garrison wants a takedown but no success here.
Garrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Televing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Televing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Televing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Garrison.
Good body shot from Televing.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike.
Televing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Televing misses with an elbow over the top.
Garrison prevents a body shot from Televing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Televing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrison's brow.
Garrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Televing tries a body shot but Garrison blocks it.
A short uppercut from Televing.
Garrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christian Televing will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Televing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Televing slips a straight right by Garrison.
Garrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Televing lands a nice uppercut.
Televing throws a big uppercut that drops Garrison! More strikes from Televing and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Garrison lies dazed against the cage as Televing celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Televing!
Christian Televing was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winning! - Charlie Sheen. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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266 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
17 - 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
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from DeNardo misses.
DeNardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheen.
DeNardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from DeNardo tenderised Sheen's leg. Sheen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sheen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Sheen.
Dom DeNardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheen.
Sheen takes a swing at DeNardo's ribcage but misses.
DeNardo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Charlie Sheen has been cut.
Sheen throws an overhand right that lands on DeNardo's shoulder, as DeNardo tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sheen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeNardo wants to slow Sheen down by chopping away at his legs.
DeNardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeNardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNardo scores with a nice strike.
Sheen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeNardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen lands a leg kick that knocks DeNardo off balance momentarily.
Sheen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeNardo throws out a leg kick but Sheen moves out of range and DeNardo only half commits.
DeNardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheen.
Sheen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeNardo.
Sheen lands a nice looking body shot.
DeNardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheen throws a low kick, looking for DeNardo's leg but DeNardo calmly moves out of range.
DeNardo slips under a jab.
DeNardo misses with a wild body shot.
DeNardo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeNardo tried to score with a low kick but Sheen checks it.
DeNardo lands a slapping body shot.
DeNardo scores with a hook to the body. Sheen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeNardo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Sheen lands.
Sheen 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.
Sheen stuns DeNardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheen misses with a hook.
DeNardo is looking to wear down Sheen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. DeNardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNardo lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNardo.
DeNardo throws a chopping leg kick but Sheen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sheen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sheen misses with a body shot.
DeNardo slips a straight right by Sheen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sheen at a distance.
DeNardo takes one on the button.
Sheen misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - DeNardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sheen walks into a jab.
Sheen moves out of range of the body kick from DeNardo.
Sheen lands a right hook to the body.
DeNardo moves out of range as Sheen strikes.
DeNardo slips a straight right by Sheen.
Both fighters circling a little - DeNardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeNardo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheen to the mat! Sheen manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheen has control of DeNardo's left arm, preventing DeNardo from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sheen keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
DeNardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheen is trying to keep DeNardo in close.
DeNardo is working Sheen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeNardo is working Sheen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Sheen keeps moving.
Sheen seems keen to control DeNardo's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Sheen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sheen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeNardo forces Sheen back against the cage and clinches.
DeNardo throws a head punch that misses.
Sheen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeNardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheen's elbow.
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.
Sheen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeNardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sheen.
DeNardo lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Charlie Sheen's cut even more.
DeNardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sheen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo lands with a light punch inside.
Sheen can't find room to land a body shot as DeNardo controls the action.
Sheen is trying to break the clinch but DeNardo has him pressed against the cage.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sheen fails to land.
Sheen misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen lands a nice uppercut.
Sheen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheen tries to work over DeNardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheen uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNardo blocks an uppercut.
DeNardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheen backwards.
Sheen looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheen blocks an uppercut.
Sheen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeNardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeNardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNardo.
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNardo's elbow.
Sheen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheen struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNardo controls his hands.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheen.
DeNardo throws a head punch that misses.
Sheen can't find room to land a body shot as DeNardo controls the action.
Sheen tries a body shot but DeNardo blocks it.
Dom DeNardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sheen is working DeNardo over against the cage.
DeNardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNardo blocks an uppercut.
DeNardo tries to work over Sheen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeNardo misses with some punches.
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNardo's elbow.
DeNardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from DeNardo fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sheen misses with a punch to the body.
DeNardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheen.
A short right from Sheen.
A short left from Sheen.
Sheen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheen wants to break free but DeNardo has control.
Sheen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNardo lands an uppercut.
DeNardo tries to work over Sheen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheen misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeNardo working aggressively here.
Sheen presses DeNardo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeNardo.
A head punch on the inside from DeNardo fails to land.
Sheen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeNardo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNardo's elbow.
DeNardo pushes Sheen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheen jabs DeNardo right on the nose. DeNardo blinks but takes it well.
Dom DeNardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheen just misses with a punch to the body.
DeNardo works the jab nicely.
The cut above Charlie Sheen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
DeNardo misses with an uppercut.
DeNardo avoids the body shot from Sheen.
DeNardo connects with a single shot there.
Sheen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sheen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from DeNardo tenderised Sheen's leg. Sheen is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Dom DeNardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Sheen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeNardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheen doesn't seem bothered though.
DeNardo cracks Sheen with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeNardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sheen's head.
Sheen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheen.
DeNardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheen shoots in but DeNardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for DeNardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charlie Sheen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
DeNardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeNardo lands a nice hook to Sheen's body. Sheen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeNardo feints and then cracks Sheen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sheen down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheen throws a hook to the side of DeNardo's head but DeNardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheen checks the leg kick.
DeNardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeNardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheen. That did some damage!
DeNardo misses with a left hand
and Sheen counters with a left to the body.
Sheen stuns DeNardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeNardo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sheen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheen seems keen to control DeNardo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen wants to sweep here but DeNardo controlling him for the moment.
DeNardo connects with a couple of short punches.
DeNardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheen controlling the position.
Sheen wants to sweep here but DeNardo controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sheen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeNardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheen can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo is looking to chop away at Sheen's legs.
DeNardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sheen.
DeNardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sheen walks into a jab.
DeNardo lands with a nice body punch.
Sheen cracks a nice hook into DeNardo's ribs.
DeNardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeNardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeNardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeNardo.
DeNardo throws a jab when Sheen was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sheen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DeNardo works Sheen's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sheen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNardo moves away.
Sheen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeNardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Sheen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dom DeNardo!
Dom DeNardo retains his heavyweight title!
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