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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feilo Meloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ich Will - Rammstein. Meloy has chosen Hypocrisy - Apocalypse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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154 lbs
23 - 15 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heng Keo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Feilo Meloy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meloy tries a low kick but Keo avoids it.
Meloy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meloy is looking for a takedown.
Keo lands with a left to the head.
Keo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meloy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meloy blocking some punches.
Keo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meloy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meloy clinches.
Keo swings wildly with an uppercut but Meloy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meloy manages to break the clinch.
Keo closes the distance and clinches.
Keo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meloy wants to take the fight to the mat but Keo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heng Keo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feilo Meloy.
Meloy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keo after a bit of a struggle.
Meloy has Keo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meloy is working for takedown but Keo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Keo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meloy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meloy tries to land knees in the clinch but Keo avoids the damage to the body.
Keo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meloy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meloy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meloy tries to score a body lock takedown but Keo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meloy is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meloy as Keo tries to tie him up.
Meloy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meloy shoots in but Keo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keo clinches up with Meloy and pushes him back against the cage.
Keo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meloy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keo moves in looking to clinch but Meloy pushes him off.
Meloy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meloy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keo tries to clinch but Meloy moves out of range.
Meloy tries to clinch but Keo moves out of range.
Keo moves in looking to clinch but Meloy pushes him off.
Meloy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heng Keo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meloy instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Keo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meloy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keo has managed to get both his arms back between Meloy's legs - danger averted.
Keo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meloy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keo is one step ahead there.
Keo tries to free his leg and advance position but Meloy is retaining full guard.
Meloy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meloy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keo has managed to get both his arms back between Meloy's legs - danger averted.
Keo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Keo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meloy tries to buck Keo off but Keo is having none of it.
Keo is working to tighten his grip on Meloy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Meloy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Keo is really squeezing tight and eventually Meloy passes out! Keo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heng Keo!
Heng Keo 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 Dredrick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blanket on the ground. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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214 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dredrick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vit Tu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Tu's shoulder, as Tu tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tu dives in and scores a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum is pulling down on Tu's head. It's preventing any offense from Tu, at least for the moment.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Tu tries to pass.
Tatum pulls Tu in close to his closed guard and prevents Tu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tu tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatum is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum can't keep his opponent in guard - Tu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tu.
Tu prevents Tatum from improving his position.
Tu thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Tu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tu working the head and body with strikes.
Tu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head.
Tu is thwarting Tatum's attempts to control the position.
Tu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tatum reverses the position - he's now on top in Tu's guard.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Tu is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Tu keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Tu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatum defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tu being controlled here, momentarily.
Tatum trying to control but Tu is working from the bottom.
Tatum won't allow Tu to sweep him here.
Tu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tatum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatum pushes down on Tu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tu tries to get to full guard but Tatum has control of the leg.
Tatum is taking a breather. Tu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tu is looking to improve his position.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but Tu defending well.
Tu pushes Tatum off looking to stand but Tatum dives back in and keeps control.
Tatum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tatum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tu is looking for a sweep. Tatum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum wants to control but Tu is keeping him busy.
Tatum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vit Tu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatum scores with a nice body kick.
Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum lands a really nice looking cross but Tu seems unphased.
Tatum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Tatum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatum.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatum.
Tu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatum!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum prevents Tu from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Tu keeps moving and retains side control.
Tu working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tu tries to advance to mount but Tatum denies him.
Tatum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum prevents Tu from moving into mount.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.
Tu tries to advance to mount but Tatum denies him.
Tatum wants to control but Tu postures up.
Tu tries to advance to mount but Tatum denies him.
Tu working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Tu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tatum wants to control but Tu postures up.
Tu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tatum down.
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Tatum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tu.
Tatum prevents Tu from moving into mount.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tu looks up at the clock and then as Tatum takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum prevents Tu from improving position.
Tu in side control, throwing shots but Tatum defends.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tu.
Tu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tatum's legs.
The strikes coming from Tu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu advances to full mount.
Tu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tu with good strikes from the mount here!
Tu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tatum tries to lock up and control but Tu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tatum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tatum tries to hold on but Tu postures up.
Tu lands with some strikes.
Tatum is rocked!
Tu postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tatum bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tu and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orlov's choice of entrance music: Daft Punk - Get Lucky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Testing Inprogress!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov pushes Inprogress away with a front kick.
Orlov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Testing Inprogress has been cut.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inprogress has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlov scores with a jab. Inprogress acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Inprogress has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlov. That's going to slow Inprogress down.
Inprogress throws a leg kick
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Inprogress throws a series of strikes that have Orlov backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inprogress manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Inprogress is out of range and Orlov settles back down.
Inprogress misses with a straight right.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inprogress moves away.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov thumps Inprogress with a low kick.
Inprogress on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inprogress counters with a solid body kick.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inprogress stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov throws a low kick but Inprogress moves out of range easily.
Inprogress tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inprogress moves out of range of the strikes.
Inprogress lands a jab to the nose.
Inprogress lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Inprogress sees coming a mile off.
Inprogress misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Inprogress does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inprogress really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov takes a swing at Inprogress's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Inprogress jumps back.
Orlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Inprogress off balance momentarily.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inprogress.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
enabling Inprogress to counter with a crisp jab.
Inprogress takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inprogress moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inprogress misses with a straight right.
Inprogress chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inprogress.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inprogress.
Orlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress lands with a good body shot.
Orlov throws a head kick but Inprogress moves out of range.
Inprogress swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inprogress lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inprogress moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orlov. Inprogress shrugs it off though.
Nice shot by Inprogress.
Inprogress lands with a kick to the temple. Orlov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Inprogress misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Inprogress throws a series of punches but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov keeps Inprogress at a distance using the push kick.
Inprogress is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Inprogress throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Inprogress is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress blocks a low kick nicely.
Inprogress lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlov's sensitive parts.
Orlov throws a shot to the body.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov swinging wildly here.
Orlov misses with the combination.
It looked like Inprogress wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inprogress counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inprogress swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inprogress takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlov. That snapped Inprogress's head back.
Orlov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Testing Inprogress's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Inprogress fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Inprogress counters with a straight right hand.
Inprogress ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov checks a leg kick.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inprogress scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Inprogress.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov checks a low kick from Inprogress.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Inprogress finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inprogress.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inprogress might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Inprogress off balance momentarily.
Inprogress swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inprogress throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inprogress takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Orlov throws a push kick but Inprogress slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inprogress misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Inprogress takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inprogress.
Inprogress waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Inprogress blocks a leg kick.
Inprogress is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Inprogress's leg. Inprogress is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inprogress misses with a series of wild punches.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inprogress throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Inprogress counters with a big head kick but Orlov shrugs it off.
Inprogress has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orlov moves away from the strike by Inprogress.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inprogress swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good work by Inprogress as he checks the leg kick.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Inprogress.
Inprogress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlov. That did some damage!
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Inprogress moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Inprogress checks a leg kick.
Orlov throws a jab when Inprogress was well out of range.
Inprogress was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Inprogress lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inprogress throws a leg kick but Orlov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inprogress lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Inprogress misses.
Inprogress loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Inprogress misses with a wild combination.
Inprogress connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Inprogress takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Inprogress takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inprogress keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov throws a front kick that sends Inprogress stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inprogress lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orlov takes a step back to recover.
Inprogress throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov lands a right hook to the body.
Orlov blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orlov works Inprogress's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inprogress wants to slow Orlov down by chopping away at his legs.
Inprogress will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Orlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inprogress was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Testing Inprogress's cut.
That's time! Inprogress's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inprogress stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov throws a nice head kick!
Inprogress is rocked!
Orlov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Orlov looks to move away, Inprogress throws a big counter combo bu Orlov just gets out of the way.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inprogress doesn't seem bothered though.
Inprogress stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inprogresss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Inprogress is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inprogress throws a head kick that misses
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inprogress doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orlov lands a brutal head kick. Inprogress looks out on his feet and Orlov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alexander Orlov!
Alexander Orlov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. Latka Gravas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
182 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravas's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravas.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravas.
Gravas throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Hunter connects with a jab.
Gravas tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravas.
Gravas moves out of range as Hunter throws a body kick.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gravas blocks the leg kick.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunter's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Gravas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a series of strikes. Hunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunter thumps Gravas with a low kick.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas connects with the punch.
Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hunter thumps Gravas with a low kick.
Gravas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Gravas settles back down.
Gravas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Gravas tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Gravas's body. Gravas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Gravas avoids them all with ease.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Gravas.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gravas connects with the punch.
Hunter swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Gravas.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas swings widly with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravas's hands.
Gravas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gravas throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Gravas dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Gravas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunter throws a big counter combination but Gravas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Gravas moved away.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gravas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravas throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Hunter.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravas on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Hunter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter motions for Gravas to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravas is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gravas.
Hunter misses the body punch
and Gravas counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunter is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gravas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gravas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hunter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Gravas.
Gravas misses with a double jab.
Hunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunter throws a solid leg kick but Gravas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunter.
Hunter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravas connects with a body shot.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravas's calf.
A jab from Gravas misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries a low kick but Gravas avoids it.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Gravas walks into a left hand.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas.
Hunter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Hunter.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravas should have avoided that one.
Gravas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Gravas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gravas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas connects with a leg kick. Hunter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gravas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Gravas.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head.
Gravas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunter.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
A leg kick checked by Gravas.
Gravas lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gravas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gravas avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Hunter is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Gravas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Gravas misses.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses.
As Gravas backs away, Hunter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter lands a jab.
Gravas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Gravas's front leg but catches the back leg as Gravas tries to avoid it.
Gravas walks into a left hand.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Hunter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Gravas.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas. Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravas misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas. That's going to slow Hunter down.
Gravas stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter jabs at Gravas's body.
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas.
Gravas staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravas looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Jay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravas, right into the meat.
Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Gravas.
Gravas slips under a jab from Hunter.
Gravas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravas throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Gravas.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latka Gravas!
An out of breath Latka Gravas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Twain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine- DMX. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Twain!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twain slips a straight right by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
Twain ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Twain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Twain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Twain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barksdale counters with a solid body kick.
Twain throws a push kick but Barksdale slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Barksdale's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Twain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Twain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Twain moves away.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Twain misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale misses with a right hand
and Twain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barksdale's knee momentarily.
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Twain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barksdale clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Twain misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale can't find room to land a body shot as Twain controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Twain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Barksdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barksdale tries to throw a body punch but Twain avoids it by throwing Barksdale back against the cage.
Twain tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Twain is trying to keep an underhook but Barksdale manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barksdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barksdale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Twain's head.
Twain wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Barksdale throws a strike but Twain avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Twain controls Barksdale momentarily but Barksdale frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale throwing strikes from guard but Twain blocks nicely.
Barksdale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barksdale stands up over Twain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twain trying to control the position here.
Twain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barksdale passes Twain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twain is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barksdale trying to control the action but Twain is working from the bottom.
Twain wants to get back to full guard.
Twain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twain trying to control the position.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Twain keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Twain working a defensive guard here.
Twain 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.
Twain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twain keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Twain manages to avoid it.
Twain feints a counter leg kick.
Barksdale takes a swing at Twain's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Twain under the eye.
Barksdale checks a low kick from Twain.
Twain ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Twain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barksdale.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Twain feints a counter leg kick.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Twain. Twain obviously looking to wear him down.
Twain tries to land a front kick but Barksdale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twain blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Twain.
Twain takes one on the button.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Twain works the jab nicely.
Jermaine Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Twain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Twain.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Twain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barksdale lands with a nice body kick.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Twain fakes the leg kick and cracks Barksdale in the body.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Twain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Twain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Twain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twain cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Twain misses with a looping right.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Twain ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barksdale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Twain counters with a nice uppercut.
Twain takes one to the side of the head.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale throws a body shot but no joy.
Twain counters with a body kick.
Twain misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barksdale wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barksdale.
Twain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barksdale, right into the meat.
Twain misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twain throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Twain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Twain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Twain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Twain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Twain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Mark Twain has been cut.
Jermaine Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Twain defending against the ground and pound.
Twain is looking for a sweep.
Twain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barksdale.
Barksdale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Twain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Twain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barksdale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twain can't do much from the bottom here.
Twain is trying to improve his position.
Twain can't do much from the bottom here.
Barksdale grinds an elbow into Twain's temple.
Barksdale scores with a couple of short elbows.
That has opened up Mark Twain's cut even more.
Twain dodges the ground and pound from Barksdale.
Twain is trying to control Barksdale's posture but Barksdale avoids it.
Barksdale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mark Twain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Twain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jermaine Barksdale!
A very excited looking Jermaine Barksdale 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Arellius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Arellius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pegas connects with the punch.
Arellius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arellius misses with an uppercut. Pegas saw that one coming.
Arellius with a jab.
It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
Pegas throws a body kick that misses.
Pegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pegas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arellius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arellius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pegass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Arellius.
Arellius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arellius throws a body shot but no joy.
Pegas slips a jab from Arellius.
Pegas wants to counter with a clinch but Arellius pushes him away.
Pegas looks to land a right hand but Arellius moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas clinches with his opponent.
Arellius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arellius jumps guard but Pegas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arellius breaks from the clinch.
Pegas misses with a looping left.
Arellius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arellius throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Pegas tumbling to the canvas!
Pegas is rocked!
Arellius postures up and lands a big shot to Pegas's brow.
Pegas is still in real trouble! Can Arellius finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arellius gets to his feet and stands over Pegas, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Pegas felt that one! Arellius unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Pegas from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Arellius!
Titus Arellius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes into the arena with Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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32
186 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portier has managed to clinch.
Portier breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Portier.
Portier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Portier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jeong in his tracks.
Jeong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
Jeong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Portier blocks a low kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jeong or perhaps it was just good defense by Portier, which made it look bad.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeong throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Jeong.
Jeong keeps the fight on the outside.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeong circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeong swings for the body but Portier moves out of range.
Portier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Portier scores with a four punch combination!
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Jeong pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Jeong throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Portier blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Jeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
Jeong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jeong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jeong is looking to pass Portier's guard but actually Portier recovers to full guard.
Portier has his hands on Jeong's head, controlling the position.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jeong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Portier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong tries to free his leg and advance position but Portier is retaining full guard.
Jeong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jeong being controlled here momentarily.
Portier keeping moving, preventing Jeong from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jeong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Portier has his hands on Jeong's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jeong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Portier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier clinches up against the cage.
Jeong fails to pull guard.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
Jeong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Portier walks away with a smile on his face. Jeong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeong misses with a head kick.
Jeong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portier stuffs the takedown.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Jeong saw that one coming.
Portier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeong manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jeong.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Portier has managed to clinch.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeong backwards.
Nice body punch from Portier.
Jeong fails to pull guard.
Jeong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Portier smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
That kick from Portier tenderised Jeong's leg. Jeong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portier throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Portier there.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Portier misses with a right hand
and Jeong counters with a good low kick that Portier was not able to check.
Linkin Portier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier lands a nice shot that snaps Jeong's head back.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Portier as he avoids it easily.
Portier clinches with his opponent.
Portier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portier throws a right hand that Jeong ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeong also avoids with ease.
Jeong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Portier misses.
A lazy left from Portier finds it's target.
Jeong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jeong darts in looking for a takedown but Portier gets double underhooks and turns Jeong into the cage.
Jeong closes the distance and clinches up with Portier, looking for a takedown. Jeong pushes Portier against the cage but Portier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jeong digs a good hook to Portier's body.
Jeong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portier stalks Jeong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeong's face. Jeong staggers backwards, shaken.
Portier moves into range and clinches up with Jeong.
Jeong lands a shoulder strike.
Portier'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.
Portier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Portier on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier lands an uppercut.
Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeong's hands.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeong connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Portier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jeong eats them both and turns towards Portier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Portier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeong blocks a jab.
Jeong scores with a head kick.
Portier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portier.
Jeong keeps Portier at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Portier. No joy for Jeong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeong tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
Portier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Portier.
Jeong takes one on the button.
Portier clinches.
Jeong tries to circle away but Portier has him pinned against the cage.
Jeong tries to circle away but Portier has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Portier.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeong jumps guard but Portier stands there with Jeong around his waist. Jeong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Portier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jeong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Portier lands.
Portier lands with a right hand.
Jeong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Portier to score with a decent uppercut.
Portier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier takes a swing at Jeong's ribcage but misses.
Portier throws a low kick but Jeong moves out of range easily.
Jeong is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier misses with a body shot.
Portier tries to clinch up but Jeong circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier connects with a leg kick. Jeong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeong. Jeong obviously looking to wear him down.
Portier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
Portier lands a jab.
Portier takes a swing at Jeong's ribcage but misses.
Portier lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Jeong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Portier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeong somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeong.
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!
Nice defenses there by Jeong.
Jeong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Jeong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portier avoids the head kick by Jeong.
Portier tries to move into range but Jeong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeong staying out of range there.
Jeong just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeong.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeong. Jeong obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeong is looking to wear down Portier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeong slips a jab and a cross from Portier.
Jeong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jeong 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.
Portier is staying active underneath Jeong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jeong throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Portier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jeong!
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeong.
Jeong misses with a low kick.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeong throws out the jab.
Portier tries to counter by closing the distance.
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeong.
Jeong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeong.
Portier throws a hook but Jeong avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jeong or perhaps it was just good defense by Portier, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Portier pinned against the cage. Portier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaemin Jeong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong throws a hook to the side of Portier's head but Portier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeong looks for the body kick but Portier saw that one coming.
Jeong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Portier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jeong doesn't seem phased though.
Portier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeong wants to slow Portier down by chopping away at his legs.
Jeong shoots in but Portier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeong is just out of range.
Jeong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Portier on his heels. He'll look to pass Portier's guard now, I'm sure.
Portier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Portier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Portier seems keen to control Jeong's posture.
Jeong is looking to work some ground and pound but Portier has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong stopping the sweep attempt from Portier.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Portier is still trying to improve position.
Portier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeong trying to control but Portier is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Portier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portier moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Portier.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Portier.
Jeong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Portier manages to break the clinch.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Portier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeong on the side of the head.
Portier lands a body shot.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Jeong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Portier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeong misses with a leg kick.
Jeong shoots in but Portier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Portier blocks a head kick by Jeong.
Portier lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier lands with a right hand.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portier lands a jab-cross combination.
Portier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portier clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Portier.
Jeong throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portier with a hook.
Jeong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Portier pinned against the cage. Portier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Portier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portier connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linkin Portier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Portier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
A very excited looking Linkin Portier 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.
Jaemin Jeong spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo's entrance music is Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. A fine choice. Radar Salter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radar Salter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter lands with a hook. Judo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judo has time to react.
It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
Judo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salter.
Salter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salter throws a hook but Judo avoids it easily.
Judo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judo tries to clinch but Salter moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Judo. Those never looked like landing.
Judo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salter defends well and Judo ends up having to push Salter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salter misses with a wild body shot.
Judo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judo throws out the jab.
Salter throws a hook but Judo avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judo throws a combination that misses
and Salter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judo misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Salter throws a body punch but Judo moves out of range.
Judo misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter lands the left hand.
Judo is rocked!
Salter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Judo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Judo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salter throws an overhand right that drops Judo like a sack of potatoes! Salter dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radar Salter! Radar Salter retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Radar Salter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jack Judo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
34 - 11 - 0 |
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269 lbs
36 - 15 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lom throws a body kick that misses.
Lom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dammon.
Lom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dammon.
A big right from Lom misses.
Dammon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lom.
Lom slips a straight right by Dammon.
Lom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dammon.
Dammon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dammon throws out the jab.
Lom stuns Dammon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dammon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dammon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lom doesn't seem bothered though.
Dammon swings for the body but Lom moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dammon lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lom.
Lom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dammon.
Lom misses with a hook. Dammon ducked under it nicely.
Lom misses with a head kick.
Dammon lands a nice hook to Lom's body. Lom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dammon's corner calls for a 1-2. Dammon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dammon swings for the body but Lom moves out of range.
Dammon lunges at Lom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lom's hand.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
Lom misses with a wild body shot.
Lom looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Dammon misses with a body shot.
Lom dips to his left and cracks Dammon with an uppercut!
Dammon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dammon dodges the punch combination from Lom.
Dammon cracks a nice hook into Lom's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dammon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dammon throws a jab when Lom was well out of range.
Lom thuds his right hand into Dammon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dammon punishes Lom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dammon looks to throw the jab but Lom is out of range.
A jab lands there for Dammon.
Lom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dammon manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lom misses with a body shot.
Lom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lom catches Dammon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lom misses with a head kick.
Dammon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lom.
Lom misses with a looping right.
Lom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dammon is just out of range.
Dammon wants to counter with a clinch but Lom pushes him away.
Lom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dammon misses with an uppercut. Lom saw that one coming.
Lom with a jab.
Dammon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dammon tests Lom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lom just misses with a punch to the body.
Dammon throws a hook but Lom avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dammon lands with a nice body punch.
Dammon rushes Lom and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lom throws an elbow but misses.
Lom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lom.
Dammon misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Dammon to work.
Dammon has a couple of punches blocked by Lom.
Dammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dammon working aggressively here.
Dammon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lom prevents a body shot from Dammon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Dammon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kosti Lom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dammon has managed to clinch.
Lom tries to break free but Dammon pushes him back against the cage.
Lom misses with an elbow over the top.
Lom prevents a body shot from Dammon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dammon.
Lom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dammon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dammon works Lom's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Dammon coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lom misses with a low kick.
Dammon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lom's hands.
Kosti Lom's cut is getting worse.
We've been informed that Dammon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lom tries to bum rush Dammon with a series of wild strikes but Dammon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lom moves away from the strike by Dammon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom throws a low kick but Dammon avoids it.
Dammon with a jab.
Dammon works Lom's body with a nice hook.
Lom looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Dammon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lom misses the jab.
Dammon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lom.
Dammon lands a jab to the head.
Lom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dammon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lom scrambles back to his feet.
Lom misses with a looping right.
Dammon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dammon lands an overhand right.
Kosti Lom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lom misses with a looping left.
Lom sets himself, and Dammon steps forward looking for the clinch! Lom avoids it this time.
Dammon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dammon.
Kosti Lom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dammon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lom.
Dammon wants to counter the offense by Lom and move into the clinch position.
Lom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dammon.
Lom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dammon avoids the head kick by Lom.
Dammon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dammon.
Dammon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lom.
Lom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Dammon as he checks the leg kick.
Lom just misses with a punch to the body.
Lom looks to land a body kick but Dammon moved away.
Dammon misses with a hook. Lom ducked under it nicely.
Lom lands a big head kick that sends Dammon tumbling to the mat! Lom takes a step backwards and waves Dammon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lom misses with a hook. Dammon ducked under it nicely.
Lom lands a front kick.
Lom cracks Dammon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lom has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dammon to stand back up!
Dammon is rocked!
Lom shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dammon takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lom sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dammon bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosti Lom!
Kosti Lom retains his heavyweight title!
Matt Dammon was interviewed post fight and said 'Liro is great. Congrats'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Bennet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Bennet throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
Reyes walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet lands a head kick that stumbles Reyes and the fighters go to the mat.
Reyes is rocked!
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet loads up on a big left hand. Reyes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bennet looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reyes can't hide his disappointment, as Bennet celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Bennet!
Scotty Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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