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AMS FC 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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214 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford tries to clinch but Wuzz is having none of it.
Ford misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Wuzz misses with the combination.
Ford throws a hook but Wuzz avoids it easily.
Wuzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Wuzz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wuzz avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Ford throws a hook but Wuzz blocks it.
Wuzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Wuzz - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
Wuzz lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Ford manages to get underhooks.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wuzz misses with some punches.
Wuzz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
Ford blocks a body shot from Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wuzz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wuzz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford tries to work over Wuzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuzz is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Francis Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wuzz.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford controlling the action here for a moment.
Wuzz prevents a body shot from Ford.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Wuzz's head.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Wuzz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuzz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
Wuzz cracks Ford with a nice body shot.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Ford gets through Wuzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wuzz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
Wuzz working aggressively here.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
A right hand to the body from Wuzz.
Wuzz scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Wuzz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz misses with a body punch.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
Wuzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford working aggressively here.
Wuzz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wuzz blocks a jab.
Wuzz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wuzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Wuzz lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Wuzz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Wuzz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Wuzz connects with a looping right hand.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Wuzz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wuzz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a nice body shot.
Wuzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz misses with a straight right.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Willy Wuzz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Wuzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford defending well as Wuzz loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Ford staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Ford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wuzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Wuzz lunges at Ford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ford's hand.
A head kick from Wuzz lands but Ford takes it in his stride.
Wuzz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wuzz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wuzz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wuzz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Wuzz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wuzz misses the jab.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Willy Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz slips a straight right by Ford.
Wuzz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuzz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuzz.
Ford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ford is looking to clinch but Wuzz is avoiding it.
Wuzz works the jab nicely.
Wuzz lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wuzz throws a head kick that misses.
Wuzz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wuzz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ford dips to his left and cracks Wuzz with an uppercut!
Ford scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wuzz throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
Wuzz throws a big shot that misses.
Ford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wuzz is trying to defend but Ford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ford wants to take a breather but Wuzz is having none of it.
Ford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wuzz wants to control but Ford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ford connects with a nice short shot to Wuzz's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Ford.
Ford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ford is looking to advance position but Wuzz won't allow it.
Ford is working for a submission of some sort.
Ford seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ford wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
Wuzz taking some punishment here, with Ford in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willy Wuzz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wuzz scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Wuzz misses.
Wuzz throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wuzz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Wuzz finds it's target.
Wuzz loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Wuzz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford moves away from the strike by Wuzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wuzz throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford throws a body punch but Wuzz moves out of range.
Wuzz throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Wuzz.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wuzz.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Wuzz misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a nice body shot.
Wuzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Wuzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wuzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wuzz.
Wuzz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wuzz at a distance.
Ford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Wuzz's takedown attempt.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wuzz trying to control the position but instead, Ford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wuzz into the cage.
A hook to the body from Ford.
Wuzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ford cracks Wuzz with a nice body shot.
Ford lands a shot to the body.
Francis Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Wuzz working aggressively here.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Wuzz wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Wuzz is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wuzz has his back to the cage.
Wuzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wuzz breaks the clinch.
Ford tries to clinch
and Wuzz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford slips a jab from Wuzz.
Wuzz defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Wuzz throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wuzz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ford avoids the head kick by Wuzz.
Wuzz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuzz.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford looks to land a right hand but Wuzz moved out of range.
Ford slips a jab from Wuzz.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Ford tries to clinch but Wuzz is having none of it.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wuzz loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Wuzz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ford wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wuzz trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Wuzz.
I've got Wuzz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wuzz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Willy Wuzz made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Max Lacroix enters the cage!
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176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aladeen throws a solid leg kick but Lacroix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aladeen.
Aladeen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacroix is looking to slow Aladeen down with leg kicks.
Lacroix keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacroix blocks a leg kick.
Aladeen misses with a hook. Lacroix ducked under it nicely.
Aladeen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aladeen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacroix checks it well.
Lacroix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lacroix scores with a nice body kick.
Aladeen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacroix circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aladeen fails with the takedown.
Lacroix checks a leg kick.
Haffaz Aladeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen connects with a crisp jab.
Aladeen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lacroix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Aladeen is just out of range.
Aladeen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lacroix checks a leg kick.
Aladeen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacroix flicks out a counter leg kick but Aladeen steps away.
Lacroix scores with a punch to the head.
Aladeen tries to land a leg kick but Lacroix saw it coming and moves away.
Aladeen with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Aladeen misses the target.
Aladeen misses with a right hand
and Lacroix counters with a left to the body.
Aladeen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aladeen tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacroix avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacroix. Aladeen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aladeen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aladeen misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the head.
Aladeen is rocked!
A low kick from Aladeen misses
and Lacroix counters with a big right hand! Oh Aladeen is in trouble here! Lacroix follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Lacroix!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Lacroix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xanadu Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson has chosen The Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. Erik Gustafsson 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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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xanadu Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Newton blocks the low kick.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newton cracks Gustafsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Erik Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Newton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newton scores with a nice strike.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gustafsson needs to keep his hands up - Newton had a free shot at his head there.
Newton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Newton as he checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Newton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton throws a leg kick but Gustafsson moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton throws a front kick aimed at Gustafsson's knee but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Newton throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Newton misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Newton.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erik Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Newton lands a head shot.
Newton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Newton.
Newton checks a leg kick.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson lands with a cross.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
Newton lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton pulls guard successfully.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Gustafsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Gustafsson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton!
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton tries to hold on but Gustafsson pushes him away.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
Newton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gustafsson's chin but Gustafsson turns very nicely into Newton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xanadu Newton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newton has managed to clinch.
Newton pulls guard effortlessly.
Gustafsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustafsson controls the pace.
Xanadu Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gustafsson has picked Newton up and slammed him! Newton can't keep hold of the triangle and Gustafsson manages to pass to side control!
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustafsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two 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.
Newton prevents Gustafsson from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Newton seems unphased.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton misses with a straight right.
Newton throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Newton misses.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton misses with a kick to the body.
Newton moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gustafsson on the side of the head.
Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Gustafsson settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Gustafsson.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xanadu Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newton slips a jab from Gustafsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Newton misses its target.
Newton 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.
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton rushes Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xanadu Newton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gustafsson with a jab.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Gustafsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Newton will feel that in the morning.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the head.
Newton thows a leg kick but Gustafsson checks it
and Gustafsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson lands with a hook. Newton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustafsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton takes one on the button.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Newton counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustafsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gustafsson throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustafsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newton connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gustafsson with a hook.
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
Gustafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gustafsson throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Newton off balance momentarily.
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!
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Gustafsson.
Erik Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the head.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
Gustafsson lands with an overhand left.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
A good leg kick by Gustafsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Newton on that attempt.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Newton.
Newton backing away here, and Gustafsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Newton walks into a left hand.
Gustafsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Gustafsson settles back down.
Newton blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gustafsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Newton.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Xanadu Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Newton coming out on top.
Gustafsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Xanadu Newton has been cut.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Newton moves into range and clinches up with Gustafsson.
Newton is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns Newton into the cage.
Newton misses with the head strike.
Newton blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to work over Newton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustafsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xanadu Newton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaru comes to the cage accompanied by The Naked And Famous - Young Blood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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170 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masaru but Masaru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
Jackson Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Masaru appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martinez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masaru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masaru rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Takeru Masaru has been cut.
Martinez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masaru is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Masaru blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Masaru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martinez lands a knee to the head.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masaru is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru is struggling to control the position.
Masaru is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masaru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masaru's brow.
Masaru breaks the clinch.
Martinez gets a clinch.
Masaru has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Martinez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Masaru is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
Masaru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru doesn't have the hooks in and Martinez manages to turn into his guard.
Masaru working a defensive guard here.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Masaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masaru wants to sweep but no luck.
Masaru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masaru trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masaru's guard.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Masaru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masaru's head.
Masaru is rocked!
Martinez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masaru's guard.
Oh Masaru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martinez is thwarting Masaru's attempts to control the position.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Masaru wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Martinez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
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195 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama tries to clinch up.
Adama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adama with a knee to the head.
It looks like Philip Blake has been cut.
Blake breaks from the clinch.
Adama tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Adama has managed to clinch.
Blake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adama has him pressed against the cage.
Adama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adama pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Blake.
It looks like William Adama has been cut.
Adama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blake trying to control the position but instead, Adama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blake into the cage.
Adama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blake takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Adama scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama keeps control of Blake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake leaning against his opponent.
Adama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adama lands a knee to the head.
Philip Blake's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Adama.
Adama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adama.
Adama lands with a left to the head.
Philip Blake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adama missing with knees to the body.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adama trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama lands an elbow just above Blake 's eye.
Adama misses with the head strike.
Adama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Philip Blake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Adama, against the cage.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Adama misses with a knee to the head.
Adama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Adama stalling.
Adama is working Blake over against the cage.
Adama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adama slows down the pace here.
Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blake is trying to push Adama away but Adama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Adama lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Blake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adama up against the cage.
Adama struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Adama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adama throws an elbow that misses.
Blake breaks the clinch.
Adama lands a leg kick that knocks Blake off balance momentarily.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake sets himself, and Adama steps forward looking for the clinch! Blake avoids it this time.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Adama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adama rushes Blake and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blake.
Adama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Adama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake stalling in the clinch but Adama improves position.
Blake takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philip Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Adama!
A relieved looking William Adama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Exlax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teló might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Teló!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Exlax!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teló cracks Exlax with an open hand slap.
Exlax doesn't manage to clinch there - Teló circles away.
Teló throws a big shot that misses.
Exlax changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exlax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Exlax as he connects with a hook.
Teló throws an off balance right hand
and Exlax counters with a three punch combo that has Teló backing up. Teló nods at Exlax to acknowledge the strikes.
Teló lands a nice looking body shot.
Exlax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teló doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exlax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Exlax moves out of range as Teló strikes.
Exlax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Exlax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exlax.
Michel Teló is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exlax scores with the left hand. Teló knows he should have avoided that one.
Exlax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Teló connects with a high kick.
Exlax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exlax lands a head shot.
Teló throws a lazy right hand but Exlax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exlax takes one to the chin there.
Exlax is looking to clinch but Teló is avoiding it.
Teló lands an overhand right.
Teló ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teló scores with a jab. Exlax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exlax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Teló looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Exlax sprawling to the canvas! Exlax rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Teló finish him?!
Exlax is rocked!
Exlax has managed to clinch.
Exlax is still on wobbly legs! Can Teló finish him?
Teló lands a body punch.
Exlax seems to have recovered his senses.
Teló throws a head punch that misses.
Exlax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teló has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Exlax missing with knees to the body.
Exlax lands a damaging elbow.
Teló tries to throw a body punch but Exlax avoids it by throwing Teló back against the cage.
Teló blocks an elbow strike from Exlax.
Teló dodges an elbow strike from Exlax.
Exlax throws an elbow but it misses.
Exlax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teló escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teló lands a body shot.
Exlax checks a leg kick nicely.
Teló lands a jab to the nose.
Michel Teló seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exlax misses with a two punch combination.
Exlax throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Teló wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teló fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exlax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teló swings for the body but Exlax moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exlax. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teló moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick from Teló misses.
A little jabbing left from Exlax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teló thuds a left hand into Exlax's body.
Teló feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Exlax sprawling to the canvas! Exlax rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Teló finish him?!
It looks like Richard Exlax has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teló drops Exlax with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Exlax! Teló dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Teló!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Didion!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Silva tenderised Didion's leg. Didion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Didion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Didion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Didion prevents Silva from improving his position.
Didion throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Didion working some strikes from top position.
Didion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva 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.
Didion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Didion has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Didion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion preventing the sweep.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Didion wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Didion passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Didion is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Didion tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Didion is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Didion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Didion with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Didion wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Didion defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Didion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Didion keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Didion has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Didion is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Didion has moved into half guard.
Didion trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Didion has control of the leg.
Didion is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Didion is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Didion dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Didion. Didion obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva lands a head kick!
Didion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Didion tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Didion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didion tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Didion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Didion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Didion is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva passes into half guard.
Didion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Didion looking for a sweep. Not yet Didion, not yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two 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.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chad Didion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion throws a big shot that misses.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva wants to clinch.
Didion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Didion clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Didion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Didion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Didion managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Didion has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Didion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Didion landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Didion 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
Didion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Didion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Didion has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Didion trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Didion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Didion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Didion darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Didion into the cage.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Didion moves out of range easily.
Didion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Didion checks it.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Didion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion avoids the head kick by Silva.
Didion blocks a head kick by Silva.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva tries to clinch there but Didion circles away.
Didion lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Didion gets the takedown into side control.
Didion working the ground and pound from side control.
Didion working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didion has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Didion lands a heavy elbow.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Didion pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Didion with a nice head shot there.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Didion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Didion landing some decent shots from guard.
Alex Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didion trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Didion is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Didion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Didion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Didion ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Didion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva avoids the head kick by Didion.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Didion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Didion looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Alex Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Didion.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Didion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Didion.
Didion distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is trying to keep Didion in close.
Didion controlling from the top position.
Didion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Didion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Didion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Didion!
After winning the bout, Chad Didion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puukko Bulevardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulevardi has chosen Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Bulevardi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Bulevardi ducks down to avoid it.
Bulevardi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoshino pinned against the cage. Hoshino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Bulevardi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.
Bulevardi swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulevardi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulevardi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bulevardi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoshino controls Bulevardi momentarily but Bulevardi frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulevardi.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Bulevardi misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Bulevardi.
Bulevardi gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino stalls.
Bulevardi working aggressively here.
Bulevardi tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Come on Hoshino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulevardi effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi trying to control the position but instead, Hoshino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bulevardi into the cage.
Bulevardi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bulevardi manages to end up in side control.
Hoshino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoshino is not content to let Bulevardi control the position.
Bulevardi swings around for an armbar but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bulevardi's guard.
Bulevardi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bulevardi is working for a submission of some sort.
Bulevardi is trying to work for a kimura but Hoshino is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulevardi prevents Hoshino from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Bulevardi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bulevardi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshino just leaning against Bulevardi, taking a breather.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulevardi tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulevardi looking to stall.
Hoshino leaning against his opponent.
Bulevardi tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Bulevardi back against the cage.
Hoshino pushes Bulevardi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulevardi trying to control the position but instead, Hoshino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bulevardi into the cage.
Hoshino scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino stalling in the clinch but Bulevardi improves position.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulevardi's elbow.
Hoshino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bulevardi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoshino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bulevardi can turn it around.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bulevardi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bulevardi pulls guard.
Bulevardi keeping moving, preventing Hoshino from controlling successfully.
Hoshino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoshino won't allow Bulevardi to sweep him here.
Hoshino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulevardi is keeping the position for now.
Bulevardi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulevardi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoshino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bulevardi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino stalling.
Bulevardi is looking for a sweep. Hoshino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino trying to control from half guard but Bulevardi is working away.
Bulevardi trying to control but Hoshino postures up.
Hoshino wants to control but Bulevardi is keeping him busy.
Hoshino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Bulevardi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Bulevardi slips the punch.
Bulevardi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bulevardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoshino works the jab nicely.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Bulevardi's head but Bulevardi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulevardi digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Bulevardi slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bulevardi shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino throws a big counter combination but Bulevardi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulevardi.
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulevardi momentarily.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Bulevardi ducked under it nicely.
Bulevardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulevardi has a takedown stuffed.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoshino instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kantaro Hoshino dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bulevardi forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Bulevardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulevardi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino is working Bulevardi over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hoshino for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino tries to work over Bulevardi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulevardi controls his hands.
Bulevardi scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Hoshino.
Bulevardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulevardi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Bulevardi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bulevardi misses with the head strike.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulevardi backwards.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Bulevardi is trying to pull guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bulevardi or not.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bulevardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bulevardi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bulevardi tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bulevardi tries to stall but Hoshino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Bulevardi's head.
Hoshino tries to work over Bulevardi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino stalls.
Nice body punch from Hoshino - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoshino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoshino taking a breather.
Hoshino stalling against the cage.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulevardi can do to turn this around?
Hoshino works on Bulevardi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Bulevardi.
Hoshino presses Bulevardi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bulevardi stalling in the clinch but Hoshino improves position.
Bulevardi tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Bulevardi back against the cage.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshino seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hoshino cracks Bulevardi with a nice body shot.
Bulevardi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Bulevardi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bulevardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hoshino as the two fighters clinch.
Hoshino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bulevardi up against the cage.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoshino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantaro Hoshino!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kantaro Hoshino thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Jorde Runkputte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Dean Rockefeller's chin.
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173 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Runkputte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Runkputte down with leg kicks.
Runkputte misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockefeller feints and then cracks Runkputte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Runkputte down.
Runkputte looks to land a right hand but Rockefeller moved out of range.
Rockefeller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Runkputte misses with a kick to the body.
Runkputte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runkputte tests Rockefeller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller tests Runkputte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockefeller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A combination from Runkputte does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte connects with a body shot that sends Rockefeller's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runkputte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockefeller scores with a spinning back kick!
Rockefeller misses with a right hand
and Runkputte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockefeller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Runkputte looks winded!
A punch lands to the side of Runkputte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runkputte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Runkputte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that misses.
Runkputte thumps Rockefeller with a low kick.
Runkputte throws a lazy right hand but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runkputte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Runkputte.
Rockefeller connects with a single shot there.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Runkputte is just out of range.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch but Runkputte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Runkputte takes a step back to recover.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runkputte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runkputte is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkputte. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runkputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockefeller finish him?
Good exchange - Runkputte coming out on top.
Rockefeller throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Runkputte crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his welterweight title!
James Dean Rockefeller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Malverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Malverde.
Malverde throws a low kick but it's checked well by John.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Malverde breaks away and moves out of range.
John tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malverde misses with a head kick.
Malverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Malverde swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John checks a leg kick nicely.
Malverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Malverde checks a low kick from John.
John throws a head kick but Malverde moves out of range.
Malverde throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a shot to the body.
John lands with a hook. Malverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malverde is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
John throws out a leg kick but Malverde moves out of range and John only half commits.
Malverde throws a low kick but John moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
Malverde throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde throws a lazy head kick
letting John counter with a right hand.
Malverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
John instigates a clinch.
John blocks a body shot from Malverde.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Our sources have told us that John has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Malverde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malverde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John misses with an elbow strike.
Malverde tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Malverde back against the cage.
Malverde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Malverde controls the action.
Malverde misses with some punches.
Malverde avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Malverde is blocking nicely.
Malverde has John pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, John just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malverde's brow.
Malverde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malverde lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malverde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John blocks a body shot from Malverde.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John walks into a left hand.
John cracks Malverde with an open hand slap.
John lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malverde throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ola John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
John cracks a nice hook into Malverde's ribs.
A punch combination from Malverde misses.
John looks to land a body kick but Malverde moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde is looking to score with low kicks.
John checks a leg kick.
Malverde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde tried to score with a low kick but John checks it.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malverde.
Malverde throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malverde drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malverde lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
John moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malverde moves away.
Malverde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Malverde moves out of range easily.
Malverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malverde lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malverde.
Malverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malverde has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from John.
John gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
Malverde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malverde scores with a shoulder strike.
Malverde tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Malverde back against the cage.
John throws an elbow but it's blocked.
John tries to land knees in the clinch but Malverde avoids the damage to the body.
Malverde landing knees to the head.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John lands with a light punch inside.
Malverde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Malverde will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John throws a hook to the side of Malverde's head but Malverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde slips a jab from John.
Malverde scores with a jab. John acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
John moves into range and clinches up with Malverde.
John scores with a shot to the side of Malverde's head.
John stalling in the clinch.
Malverde takes a knee to the side of the body.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malverde avoids it.
Malverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John throwing a counter right hand but Malverde manages to avoid it.
Malverde throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malverde. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John takes one to the side of the head.
John throws a solid leg kick but Malverde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at John.
Malverde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John throws a solid leg kick but Malverde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at John.
Ola John is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for John.
Malverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malverde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde gets tackled into the cage by John. John maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Malverde tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malverde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malverde avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malverde missing with knees to the body.
Malverde trying to stall but John improves his position.
Malverde has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John looks to throw an elbow but misses.
John blocks a body shot from Malverde.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malverde is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Malverde.
Malverde lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malverde blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John missing with knees to the body.
Malverde misses with a knee strike.
Malverde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malverde lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malverde is trying to maintain a safe position but John gets an underhook and turns Malverde into the cage.
Malverde cracks John with a nice body shot.
John scores a nice knee to the body.
Malverde digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
Malverde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
John lands a left hand.
Malverde avoids a wild elbow strike from John.
John is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malverde is defending well for now.
John lands a shoulder strike.
Malverde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malverde lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to control Malverde's arms but Malverde gets an underhook and turns him. Now John has his back to the cage.
Malverde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malverde looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John tries to land knees in the clinch but Malverde avoids the damage to the body.
Malverde trying to stall but John improves his position.
Malverde can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malverde manages to break the clinch.
Malverde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malverde pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
John missing with knees to the body.
Malverde working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malverde letting John take a breather here.
John tries to stall but Malverde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malverde looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malverde avoids it.
Malverde lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde has John pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from John.
John lands a left hand.
Malverde dodges an elbow strike from John.
Malverde pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Malverde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ola John will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Malverde works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
John misses with a leg kick.
John blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from John.
Malverde misses with an attempted mid kick.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malverde. That did some damage!
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malverde throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
Malverde scores with a spinning back kick!
Malverde swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Malverde scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Malverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malverde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John moves into the clinch successfully.
John blocks a body shot from Malverde.
John misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus Malverde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malverde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John lands an elbow inside that Malverde shrugs off.
Malverde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malverde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malverde tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for John.
Malverde lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by John.
John gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malverde missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malverde.
John connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malverde's face.
Malverde is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malverde tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
John tries to stall but Malverde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malverde lands a knee to the head.
John avoiding damage as Malverde throws knees to the body.
Malverde blocks an elbow strike.
Malverde pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malverde tries to stall but John uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malverde tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John tries a knee to the head but Malverde blocks it.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
John throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Malverde trying to stall but John improves his position.
Malverde tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Malverde.
Malverde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malverde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malverde.
Malverde scores with a nice hook to the head.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malverde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malverde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malverde lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malverde lands with a left to the head.
Malverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malverde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malverde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Malverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malverde.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Malverde. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
John drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John blocks a leg kick.
Malverde is looking to score with low kicks.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John misses with a leg kick.
Malverde wants to counter with a clinch but John pushes him away.
A good leg kick by John.
John scores with the left hand. Malverde knows he should have avoided that one.
Malverde lands a jab to John's midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John blocks a body shot from Malverde.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Malverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malverde has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Malverde!
Jesus Malverde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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