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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McDaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson unleashes a big counter combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDaniel rushes Gibson and presses him up against the ropes.
McDaniel manages to break the clinch.
McDaniel punishes Gibson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gibson blocks a head kick by McDaniel.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense.
Gibson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDaniel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDaniel walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDaniel shoots in for a double leg but Gibson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan McDaniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniel changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Gibson scores with a three punch combo!
McDaniel has closed the distance and engaged Gibson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDaniel walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Logan McDaniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDaniel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDaniel throws a body shot but no joy.
McDaniel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDaniel shoots in and drives through. Gibson sprawls well.
McDaniel moves into the clinch.
Gibson fails to pull guard.
Gibson is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the ropes.
McDaniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDaniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Taj Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDaniel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibson defends well and McDaniel ends up having to push Gibson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel takes the fight into the clinch.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but McDaniel turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Gibson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniel pushes Gibson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gibson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibson blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McDaniel.
McDaniel pulls Gibson into guard.
McDaniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDaniel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDaniel tries to get out of the position.
McDaniel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDaniel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDaniel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
McDaniel looking for a guillotine here but Gibson defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDaniel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gibson has picked McDaniel up and slammed him! McDaniel can't keep hold of the triangle and Gibson manages to pass to side control!
Gibson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDaniel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDaniel is working hard here to advance position.
McDaniel looks to move to half guard but instead Gibson has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDaniel looks for a takedown but Gibson sprawls well.
McDaniel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
McDaniel scores with a shot to the body.
McDaniel misses with a takedown attempt - Gibson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gibson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
McDaniel tests Gibson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDaniel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibson defends well and McDaniel ends up having to push Gibson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan McDaniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel tries for a takedown but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDaniel with a hook.
McDaniel lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniel misses with a takedown attempt - Gibson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Logan McDaniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
McDaniel forces Gibson back against the ropes and clinches.
McDaniel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gibson backwards.
McDaniel gets through Gibson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDaniel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDaniel is looking to wear down Gibson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDaniel misses the shot to the body.
Gibson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gibson blocks a head kick by McDaniel.
McDaniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDaniel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gibson's waist but Gibson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDaniel off to one side.
Gibson leaves McDaniel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing.
McDaniel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDaniel needs to keep his hands up - Gibson had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDaniel has Gibson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Logan McDaniel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDaniel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDaniel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDaniel manages to break the clinch.
McDaniel instigates a clinch.
McDaniel lands a nice shot to the body.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Gibson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibson takes a shot to the head.
McDaniel jumps guard and drags Gibson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McDaniel looking for a guillotine here but Gibson defends easily.
McDaniel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gibson defends well.
McDaniel is looking for a triangle here but Gibson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gibson wants to stand but McDaniel is controlling his arm.
McDaniel is looking for a sweep.
Gibson tries to stand but McDaniel is controlling his head.
McDaniel looking for a sweep but Gibson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel dominated that second round.
That's time! McDaniel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from McDaniel.
Gibson misses with the combination.
McDaniel has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDaniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniel is struggling to control the position.
McDaniel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson takes a shot to the head.
Gibson tries to break free but McDaniel pushes him back against the ropes.
McDaniel pulls Gibson into guard.
Gibson tries to stand but McDaniel is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gibson has passed into half guard!
McDaniel is looking to improve his position.
McDaniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taj Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDaniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibson pulls his head out easily.
McDaniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDaniel actively working from the bottom here.
McDaniel looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet.
McDaniel wants to get back to full guard.
McDaniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gibson pulls his head out easily.
Gibson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibson gets tackled into the ropes by McDaniel. McDaniel maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on McDaniel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDaniel lands a nice uppercut.
McDaniel breaks the clinch.
McDaniel shoots in and drives through. Gibson sprawls well.
McDaniel scores with a body shot.
McDaniel throws a sloppy head kick and Gibson moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gibson misses.
McDaniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel has managed to clinch.
McDaniel is trying to pull guard but Gibson has him pressed against the ropes.
McDaniel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gibson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDaniel lands an uppercut.
McDaniel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniel goes for a takedown attempt but Gibson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan McDaniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taj Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDaniel counters with a left and a right that stings Gibson.
Logan McDaniel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDaniel cracks the inside of Gibson's front leg.
McDaniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDaniel jabs Gibson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan McDaniel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDaniel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan McDaniel!
Logan McDaniel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the ring accompanied by She Knows. Mauricio Calvancante 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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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Calvancante shoots in and drives through. Newton sprawls well.
Calvancante takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calvancante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Newton's head coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Calvancante.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Newton!
Calvancante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Calvancante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Calvancante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calvancante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calvancante off to one side.
Newton is looking to counter punch.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Calvancante with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
Calvancante closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Calvancante pushes Newton against the ropes but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calvancante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Calvancante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Calvancante on that attempt.
Calvancante looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton stuns Calvancante with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calvancante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Calvancante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Calvancante wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Newton holds on and takes a little breather.
Newton keeping full guard, as Calvancante tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calvancante defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Calvancante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newton!
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Calvancante can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Newton stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante tries to clinch
and Newton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calvancante tries to clinch but Newton moves away
and Newton counters with a straight right hand.
Newton tries to sprawl but Calvancante drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Newton gets back to full guard.
Calvancante trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calvancante defends well.
Newton is trying to control the position but Calvancante postures up.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Calvancante pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calvancante has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Calvancante is proving a slippery customer.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton wants to stand up but Calvancante is controlling him.
Calvancante forces his way into half guard.
Calvancante wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Newton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calvancante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the ropes. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Newton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Newton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mauricio Calvancante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvancante misses with a takedown
and Calvancante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calvancante. Calvancante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calvancante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christopher Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Calvancante.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvancante misses with a takedown
and Newton counters with a stiff right hand.
Calvancante is breathing heavily.
Newton scores with the left hand. Calvancante knows he should have avoided that one.
Calvancante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calvancante lands in his opponent's guard.
Calvancante postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calvancante, into his guard.
Newton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Calvancante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calvancante shoots in for a double leg but Newton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Calvancante looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo bu Calvancante just gets out of the way.
Calvancante fails with the takedown.
Calvancante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calvancante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Christopher Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Calvancante takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christopher Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Christopher Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calvancante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Newton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Newton finds it's way through Calvancante's defenses.
Calvancante tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton is looking for a counter combo.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Calvancante. Calvancante gets slowly back to his feet.
Calvancante shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton lands a big head kick that sends Calvancante tumbling to the mat! Newton takes a step backwards and waves Calvancante back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calvancante is rocked!
Newton throws a quick head kick that knocks Calvancante silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Newton is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christopher Newton!
Post fight, Christopher Newton stared into the camera and said 'i would love to fight Takanori Gomi..it would be a honor, he´s a legend.'.
Mauricio Calvancante spoke after the fight, saying 'Glitch I actually won. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into the arena with Bob Dylan - Hurricane blaring out of the sound system. Rogers has chosen The End by The Doors as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
Rogers lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Rogers shoots in.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rogers doesn't seem phased though.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.
Rogers takes one on the button.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Carter.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rogers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogers works over Carter's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Carter's defenses.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rubin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rogers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Carter against the ropes but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a good, hard body kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rogers misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogers scrambles back to his feet.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Carter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Carter continues to drive forward.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers misses the body punch
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter throws a nice head kick!
Carter stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.
Rogers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rogers lands a jab-cross combination.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carter scores with a leg kick.
Rogers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rogers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carter tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Carter is looking to counter with head kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carter!
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter scores with a nice strike.
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Carter counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a nice leg kick.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
You can see that Rogers has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Carter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rubin Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rogers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers looking to control.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers misses the body punch
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubin Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Carter!
The defeated Steve Rogers had this to say: 'This train has reached its final destination and I couldn't be happier of where I am and I look forward to the next chapter. Thanks to AFLC and all the fans worldwide, I love you!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Strong Arm Steady. Marcus Freedman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Freedman.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Freedman is quick to defend against it.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freedman!
Freedman is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Freedman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Freedman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Freedman keeps control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Freedman breaks the grip.
Freedman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Freedman looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Freedman let's go of the attempt for now.
Freedman looking to break Jackson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jackson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Freedman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Freedman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Freedman is looking to control Jackson but Jackson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jackson showing good submission defense here.
Our spies down at at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform us that Freedman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Freedman punches the canvas rather than the man.
Well, with Freedman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Freedman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Freedman let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freedman is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Freedman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Freedman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Freedman wants to sweep but no luck.
Freedman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Freedman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Freedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has his foot on Freedman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Freedman works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freedman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freedman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Freedman pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Freedman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Freedman keeps moving.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Freedman regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Freedman's brow.
Jackson prevents Freedman from getting back to his feet.
Freedman looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Freedman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freedman wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Freedman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Freedman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Freedman sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Freedman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Freedman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson digs a good hook to Freedman's body.
Freedman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freedman is trying to improve his position.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Freedman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Freedman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Freedman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jackson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
Our winner, Quinton Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now blaring out of the sound system. McClane has chosen Jesus Built My Hotrod as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A lazy left from McClane finds it's target.
Perez thuds his shin into the meat of McClane's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
Perez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
McClane throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McClanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McClane is looking to chop away at Perez's legs.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClane with a nice cross.
McClane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Perez tenderised McClane's leg. McClane is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perez.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but McClane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClane 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.
Perez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perez.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - McClane circles away.
Perez throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
McClane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McClane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McClane tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
McClane can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
McClane slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
McClane tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane is trying to maintain a safe position but Perez gets an underhook and turns McClane into the ropes.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez pushes McClane back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Perez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perez tries a knee to the head but McClane blocks it.
McClane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Perez.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez tries a knee to the head but McClane blocks it.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to McClane's face.
McClane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClane catches Perez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McClane throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
McClane misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Perez lands but McClane takes it in his stride.
Perez has managed to clinch.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but McClane is blocking nicely.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClane avoids it.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McClane blocks it with crossed arms.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but McClane blocks with his arms.
McClane tries to break the clinch but Perez is controlling the position.
McClane is pushing Perez up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by McClane.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but McClane is blocking nicely.
Perez misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Perez.
McClane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
As McClane backs away, Perez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McClane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
A clash of legs there as McClane blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Perez.
Perez misses with a leg kick
and McClane counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Alberto Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane blocks a head kick by Perez.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Perez slips a jab from McClane.
A jab from McClane finds it's way through Perez's defenses.
Perez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McClane can do to turn this around?
Perez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Perez settles back down.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands a nice leg kick that just misses McClane's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez thows a leg kick but McClane checks it
enabling McClane to counter with a crisp jab.
McClane cracks a nice hook into Perez's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - McClane coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McClane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from McClane misses the target.
Perez throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez moves away from the strike by McClane.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez throws a low kick but McClane avoids it.
Perez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perez avoids the body shot from McClane.
Perez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Perez.
Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McClane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClane checks a leg kick nicely.
McClane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClane throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane lands with a shot to the body.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from McClane.
Perez connects with a leg kick. McClane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClane thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McClane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McClane lands a jab to Perez's midsection.
McClane moves out of range as Perez throws a body kick.
Perez tests McClane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McClane throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McClane checks a leg kick.
Perez lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McClane.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
McClane walks into a stiff left hand from Perez.
McClane slips a jab from Perez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perez.
Perez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McClane throws a leg kick that misses.
McClane throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
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!
McClane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez looks to land a body kick but McClane moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is looking to score with low kicks.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but McClane pushes him off.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez throws a leg kick
and McClane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McClane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McClane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McClane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McClane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez cracks the inside of McClane's front leg.
McClane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McClane blocks the body kick.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Perez.
Perez tests McClane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez tries to work over McClane's front leg with a kick but McClane checks it.
Perez throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
McClane throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
McClane cracks the inside of Perez's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perez - that will leave a mark!
McClane keeps the fight on the outside.
McClane blocks the body kick.
And McClane responds with a good body kick, but Perez manages to step out the way in time.
McClane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McClane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tests McClane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but McClane seems unphased.
Perez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as McClane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perez tries to clinch but McClane is having none of it.
McClane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McClane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClane throws a low kick, looking for Perez's leg but Perez calmly moves out of range.
Perez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McClane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McClane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClane breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Perez.
Perez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McClane fails to land with a series of punches.
McClane moves out of range of the leg kick from Perez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McClane! But no joy.
Perez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from McClane.
Perez is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - McClane circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McClane! But no joy.
McClane throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez tries to clinch but McClane moves out of range.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
McClane wants to land a leg kick but Perez is out of range.
Good exchange - McClane coming out on top.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and McClane moves out of range easily.
Perez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McClane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
Perez missing with a left hand there. McClane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Perez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McClane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McClane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perez misses with a body kick.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Perez connects with a high kick.
Perez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Perez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McClane is out of range and Perez settles back down.
Perez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McClane throws out a counter right but Perez avoids it with no problem.
Perez misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perez.
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but McClane blocks with his arms.
McClane wants to break free but Perez has control.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McClane.
Perez tries a knee to the head but McClane blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
McClane wants to break free but Perez has control.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McClane.
I think McClane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go 2 Sleep by Ludacris. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Duarte's front leg but catches the back leg as Duarte tries to avoid it.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duarte counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wright!
Duarte lands a decent elbow from side control.
Duarte cracks Wright with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wright can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Duarte lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Duarte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wright.
Duarte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duarte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Duarte's legs - danger averted.
Wright won't allow Duarte to sweep him here.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Duarte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Duarte!
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is pulling down on Duarte's head. It's preventing any offense from Duarte, at least for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duarte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte looking to pass the guard.
Duarte advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Duarte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Duarte landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte landing a few strikes.
Duarte prevents Wright from escaping the position.
Duarte tries to score with some ground and pound. Wright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Duarte tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
Wright misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Duarte creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wright struggling a bit here.
Duarte wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Duarte lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wright to see if he's OK.
It looks like Payton Wright has been cut.
Duarte passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wright!
Duarte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Wright is working to get back to half guard.
Duarte lands with some strikes.
Wright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright is looking to improve his position but Duarte isn't that keen on the idea.
Duarte has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wright's face.
That has opened up Payton Wright's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright wants to hold on but Duarte pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duarte with a jab.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Duarte counters with a takedown into side control.
Duarte cracks Wright with a big right hand but Wright just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The cut above Payton Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marcos Duarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Duarte is trying to keep Wright in close.
Duarte has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
Duarte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duarte working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Wright wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duarte looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Duarte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Duarte 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.
Duarte looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duarte wants to improve his position but instead Wright has moved into half guard.
Duarte works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duarte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duarte looking to score a takedown here. Wright is defending well but Duarte drives through and ends up in Wright's guard.
Duarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Duarte stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Payton Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcos Duarte!
Marcos Duarte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray's entrance music is KO muzik. A fine choice. Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartmann.
Hartmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartmann throws a body kick that misses.
Hartmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Murray scores with a four punch combination!
Hartmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hartmann ducks down to avoid it.
Hartmann wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Hartmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hartmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Murray digs a good body shot into Hartmann's ribs.
Hartmann misses with a few strikes there.
Hartmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Hartmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartmann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hartmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hartmann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartmann is working Murray over against the ropes.
Hartmann misses with a body punch.
Hartmann avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the ropes.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartmann blocks the elbow strike.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hartmann in his tracks.
Hartmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartmann is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Hartmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Hartmann tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the head but Murray blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmann moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartmann steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray swings for the body but Hartmann moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Hartmann saw that one coming.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray throws a series of punches but Hartmann moves out of range.
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Hartmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
Hartmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hartmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray is working Hartmann over against the ropes.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartmann wants to clinch.
Hartmann throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartmann swinging wildly here.
Hartmann checks a leg kick.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Hartmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hartmann cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Murray will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartmann moves away.
Hartmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Hartmann wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartmann connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hartmann slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Hartmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murray lands a body shot.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hartmann walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Hartmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Jab by Murray.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Hartmann misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Murray misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hartmann! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hartmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murray jabs Hartmann right on the nose. Hartmann blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hartmann, right into the meat.
Hartmann wants to clinch.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Murray.
Hartmann slips under a jab.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray jabs Hartmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hartmann slips under a jab from Murray.
Hartmann counters with a body kick.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Hartmann lands a really nice looking cross but Murray seems unphased.
Hartmann instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a hook but Hartmann blocks it.
Murray swings for the body but Hartmann moves out of range.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartmann can do to turn this around?
Hartmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Murray. Those never looked like landing.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hartmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Hartmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Hartmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartmann jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hartmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartmann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Hartmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray walks into a straight right hand from Hartmann.
Hartmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartmann connects with a crisp jab.
Hartmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hartmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Hartmann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray throws a body punch but Hartmann moves out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartmann.
Hartmann has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Hartmann dodges an elbow strike from Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Hartmann scores with a nice strike.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Hartmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Hartmann slips the punch.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hartmann.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Hartmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartmann. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartmann lands a slapping body shot.
Hartmann misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Hartmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray moves forwards but Hartmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hartmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray is rocked!
Hartmann cracks Murray with a hook to the temple - Murray is on wobbly legs here! Hartmann swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Murray falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hartmann wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Erwin Hartmann!
After winning the bout, Erwin Hartmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lee Murray had this to say: 'It sucks to get old '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Julian Thomas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Benson moved away.
Benson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Benson counters with a big right hand! Oh Thomas is in trouble here! Benson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Benson!
Tony Benson retains his welterweight title!
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