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FV #46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Sammio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Leissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leissner has chosen Mohammed's theme as his entrance music. Gabriel Leissner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Sammio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Gabriel Leissner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leissner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leissner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sammio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Sammio misses.
Leissner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Leissner.
Sammio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Gabriel Leissner has been cut.
Leissner lunges at Sammio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sammio's hand.
Sammio is looking to land body kicks.
Leissner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Leissner.
Sammio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leissner misses the shot to the body.
Sammio lands a lovely overhand right.
Leissner checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammio fakes the leg kick and cracks Leissner in the body.
Leissner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sammio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leissner's hands.
Sammio looks to score with a jab to the body but Leissner is just out of range.
Sammio thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammio avoids the body shot from Leissner.
Sammio throws a leg kick that misses.
Leissner misses with a hook. Sammio ducked under it nicely.
Leissner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leissner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leissner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sammio counters with a nice uppercut.
Leissner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sammio on the side of the head.
A jab from Sammio does it's job there.
Sammio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sammio throws a head kick that misses.
Leissner scores with a punch to the head.
Sammio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakari Sammio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leissner misses with an uppercut
and Sammio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammio wants to slow Leissner down by chopping away at his legs.
Sammio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leissner on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammio. Leissner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leissner.
A good leg kick by Sammio.
Leissner misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammio motions for Leissner to come forward. Sammio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sammio.
Sammio throws a front kick aimed at Leissner's knee but Leissner avoids it well.
Leissner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sammio pinned against the cage. Sammio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leissner shoots in and drives through. Sammio sprawls well.
Sammio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leissner finds it's way round the side to connect with Sammio's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Sammio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sammio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leissner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sammio. That one must have hurt.
Leissner looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Sammio.
Sammio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leissner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leissner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sammio counters with a low kick, right behind Leissner 's knee.
Leissner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Leissner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammio throws a leg kick which misses Leissner's front leg but catches the back leg as Leissner tries to avoid it.
Sammio connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leissner checks a leg kick.
Leissner blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Leissner tenderised Sammio's leg. Sammio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sammio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leissner looks to land a right hand but Sammio moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leissner.
Leissner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sammio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sammio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leissner misses with a body shot.
It appears Sammio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sammio connects with a right hand. Leissner shakes it off.
Leissner throws a series of strikes that have Sammio backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leissner is looking to slow Sammio down with leg kicks.
Leissner looks to land a right hand but Sammio moved out of range.
A cross from Leissner lands.
Sammio lands a nice hook to Leissner's body. Leissner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leissner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammio cracks Leissner with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Gabriel Leissner's cut even more.
Sammio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leissner.
Sammio ducks under a wild hook from Leissner.
Sammio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leissner. Sammio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leissner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sammio. That one must have hurt.
Sammio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sammio throws a push kick but Leissner slaps the foot to one side.
Sammio throws a body kick that misses.
Sammio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leissner.
Sammio drops his hands momentarily and Leissner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick by Leissner misses
and Sammio counters with a nice leg kick.
Sammio slips under a jab from Leissner.
Sammio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leissner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leissner checks a low kick from Sammio.
Leissner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leissner looks to land a left hand but Sammio moved out of range nicely.
Sammio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sammio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leissner.
Sammio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Sammio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Leissner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sammio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leissner is out of range and Sammio settles back down.
Sammio throws out a leg kick but Leissner moves out of range and Sammio only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammio. Leissner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leissner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leissner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leissner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sammio works Leissner's body with a nice hook.
Leissner misses the jab.
Sammio avoids the head kick by Leissner.
Sammio throwing a counter right hand but Leissner manages to avoid it.
Leissner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sammio needs to keep his hands up - Leissner had a free shot at his head there.
Sammio delivers a nice body kick.
Leissner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammio, right into the meat.
Sammio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leissner is out of range.
Leissner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leissner throws a leg kick but Sammio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leissner throws a lazy right hand but Sammio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sammio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leissner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leissner.
Leissner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sammio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leissner scrambles back to his feet.
Leissner throws a low kick but Sammio avoids it.
Leissner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammio is just out of range.
Gabriel Leissner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leissner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leissner missing with a left hand there. Sammio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sammio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leissner's calf.
Sammio is looking to land body kicks.
Sammio throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Leissner misses.
Sammio moves out of range as Leissner throws a body kick.
And Sammio counters with a quick kick to the body but Leissner blocks it.
Leissner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sammio wants to land a leg kick but Leissner is out of range.
Leissner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Leissner misses.
Sammio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leissner! But no joy.
Leissner cracks Sammio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sammio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sammio lands a head shot.
Sammio scores with a sloppy right hand. Leissner should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammio thows a body kick. Leissner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sammio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leissner can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammio defending well as Leissner loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Leissner
and Sammio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leissner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leissner is breathing heavily.
Leissner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sammio blocks the body kick.
Sakari Sammio is winning the standup battle so far.
Sammio misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Leissner misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sammio counters with a series of strikes. Leissner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sammio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leissner is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leissner or perhaps it was just good defense by Sammio, which made it look bad.
It looked like Sammio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leissner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammio moves away.
Sammio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leissner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leissner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammio was well out of range. Poor timing from Leissner.
Leissner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sammio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leissner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leissner! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammio, right into the meat.
Leissner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sammio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leissner throws out the jab.
Leissner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sammio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leissner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sammio throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sammio - that will leave a mark!
Sammio thuds a left hand into Leissner's body.
Sammio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Leissner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sammio has got the better of the exchanges.
Sammio lunges at Leissner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leissner's hand.
Leissner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sammio in his tracks.
Leissner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left and a right from Sammio both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leissner throws a hook to the side of Sammio's head but Sammio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Sammio.
Leissner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sammio.
Leissner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sammio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leissner just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammio slips a straight right by Leissner.
Leissner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammio moves away.
Sammio throws a chopping leg kick but Leissner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leissner throws out a counter right but Sammio avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sammio.
Leissner misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sammio, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Sammio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leissner blocks the body kick.
Sammio lands a jab to Leissner's midsection.
Leissner shoots in but Sammio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leissner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sammio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leissner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammio. Leissner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leissner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sammio.
Leissner misses with a straight left.
Leissner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Sammio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Leissner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sammio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sammio throws a front kick aimed at Leissner's knee but Leissner avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sammio.
Sammio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sammio wants to slow Leissner down by chopping away at his legs.
Sammio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sammio throws a right hand that Leissner ducks under and follows up with a left that Leissner also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leissner! But no joy.
Leissner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leissner throws a body punch but Sammio moves out of range.
Leissner misses with a looping left.
Sammio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammio throws a solid leg kick but Leissner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sammio.
It seemed like Leissner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leissner just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leissner checks a leg kick.
Leissner throws a low kick but Sammio avoids it.
Sammio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sammio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sammio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leissner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leissner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sammio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leissner wants to pass the guard but Sammio is keeping the position.
Sammio pulls Leissner in close to prevent any damage.
Sammio is trying to keep Leissner in close.
Leissner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sammio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammio is adopting a defensive guard.
Leissner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leissner is fighting to break Sammio's control of his arms but Sammio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sammio looks to land a body kick but Leissner moved away.
Leissner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sammio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leissner.
Leissner moves out of range as Sammio throws a body kick.
Sammio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sammio throws an overhand right that lands on Leissner's shoulder, as Leissner tries to avoid the shot.
Sammio is looking to land body kicks.
Sammio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sammio throws a body kick that misses.
Leissner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sammio to score with a decent uppercut.
Leissner throws a solid leg kick but Sammio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leissner.
Leissner looks to throw the jab but Sammio is out of range.
Sammio half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leissner 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leissner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sammio.
Leissner misses the shot to the body.
Sammio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leissner lands a jab to the nose.
Leissner lands with a good body shot.
Leissner misses with an uppercut. Sammio saw that one coming.
Leissner misses with a looping left.
It appears Sammio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sammio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sammio misses with a wild body shot.
Sammio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leissner counters with a nice uppercut.
Sammio tries to move into range but Leissner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sammio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leissner.
Sammio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sammio misses with a kick to the body.
Leissner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leissner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leissner misses the shot to the body.
Sammio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leissner throws a lazy right hand but Sammio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sammio cracks the inside of Leissner's front leg.
Leissner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sammio moves out of range as Leissner strikes.
A punch combination from Leissner misses.
Sammio misses with a kick to the body.
You can see that Leissner has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Sammio slips a jab from Leissner.
Sammio scoring well with a low kick there.
Sammio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sammio misses with a wild body shot.
Sammio is looking to score with low kicks.
Leissner jabs at Sammio's body.
Gabriel Leissner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakari Sammio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sammio thumps Leissner with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sakari Sammio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sammio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakari Sammio!
Gabriel Leissner spoke after the fight, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollinger comes to the cage accompanied by WILD BOYS. Schtrappe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Phobia by Kreator. 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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170 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bach Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe throws a combination that misses
and Hollinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollinger misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Hollinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Schtrappe feints a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollinger's hands.
Schtrappe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hollinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Hollinger saw that one coming.
Hollinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Hollinger lands a high kick!
Hollinger throws a combination that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hollinger thinking.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Hollinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollinger down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Hollinger lands.
Hollinger throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schtrappe tries a quick counter leg kick but Hollinger is wise to it.
Hollinger throws a combination that misses
and Schtrappe counters with an outside leg kick.
Schtrappe walks into a stiff left hand from Hollinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schtrappe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schtrappe pushes Hollinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollinger controls his hands.
Hollinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schtrappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe lands a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Schtrappe lands a right hand.
Schtrappe pushes Hollinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schtrappe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Hollinger working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger stalling in the clinch but Schtrappe improves position.
Schtrappe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollinger can't find room to land a body shot as Schtrappe controls the action.
Hollinger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schtrappe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schtrappe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Hollinger avoiding damage.
Schtrappe blocking some punches.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollinger blocking some punches.
Schtrappe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hollinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe - that landed with a thud.
Schtrappe lands a body punch.
Hollinger blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schtrappe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hollinger misses with the head strike.
Hollinger misses with a punch to the body.
Hollinger throws a head punch that misses.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Schtrappe gets through Hollinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Schtrappe as the two fighters clinch.
Schtrappe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schtrappe tries to work over Hollinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollinger is leaning against Schtrappe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schtrappe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schtrappe is working Hollinger over against the cage.
Schtrappe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollinger.
Schtrappe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hollinger is rocked!
Hollinger blocks an uppercut.
Hollinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe lands a left hand.
Oh Hollinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schtrappe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schtrappe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hollinger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Schtrappe is unloading with more strikes now! Hollinger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
Bach Schtrappe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer's entrance music is The Loner. A fine choice. Graeme Symons struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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43
141 lbs
49 - 26 - 3 |
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29
171 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
49 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Stringer!
Stringer throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Symons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Symons scores with a jab.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
Stringer slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stringer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Symons creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stringer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Symons is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stringer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Symons taking a break here but Stringer is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer tries to kick Symons off but Symons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Symons is keen to just control but Stringer is a slippery customer.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stringer trying to control here.
Stringer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Symons is looking for a kimura but Stringer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Symons to get the leverage.
Symons prevents Stringer from standing back up.
Stringer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stringer is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Symons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two 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.
Symons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stringer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Symons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Symons.
Symons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stringer's head.
Symons thows a huge punch but Stringer dodges it nicely.
Stringer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stringer pushes Symons off but Symons dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Symons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stringer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Symons off and has taken his back!
Stringer misses with an elbow to the head.
Symons trying to control the hands but Stringer won't let him.
Stringer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stringer. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Symons as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stringer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons is trying to remain composed but Stringer is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons breaks Stringer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stringer looking for a sweep. Not yet Stringer, not yet.
Stringer looking to control but Symons passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons is stalling here. Stringer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Symons seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stringer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Symons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stringer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stringer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stringer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Symons works the jab nicely.
Symons misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Symons throws a shot to the body.
Symons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stringer but Stringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stringer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stringer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stringer moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Stringer tries to clinch but Symons is having none of it.
Symons with the counter takedown but Stringer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Symons finds it's way through Stringer's defenses.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stringer keeps the fight on the outside.
Stringer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer scores with a shot to the body.
Symons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stringer is fending him off so far but Symons persists. Nope, Stringer circles away and we're back to standing.
Symons gets a takedown into half guard.
Stringer is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stringer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Symons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Symons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stringer defends it well.
Stringer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Symons.
Symons is keen to just control but Stringer is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is looking to escape.
Stringer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Stringer is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stringer scores with a jab to the head.
Symons misses with a series of wild punches.
Stringer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symons checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stringer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Stringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer connects with a crisp jab.
Symons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stringer.
Stringer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Symons works Stringer's body with a nice hook.
Symons throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringer counters with a three punch combo that has Symons backing up. Symons nods at Stringer to acknowledge the strikes.
Stringer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Stringer swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
Stringer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stringer throws a lazy uppercut
and Symons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons is nestled in close to Stringer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stringer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer trying to hold on to Symons's head to control him but Symons postures up.
Symons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stringer is not content to let Symons control the position.
Stringer is trying to stand back up but Symons is controlling him
Symons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stringer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Symons prevents Stringer from improving his position.
Symons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graeme Symons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stringer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stringer fakes the leg kick and cracks Symons in the body.
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Stringer ducks down to avoid it.
Stringer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stringer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons throws a hook to the side of Stringer's head but Stringer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Symons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons fails with the takedown.
A solid body kick from Stringer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a body shot.
Avon Stringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Symons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stringer momentarily.
Stringer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringer scores with a head kick. Symons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Symons dives in for a single leg takedown but Stringer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Symons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Symons has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Symons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stringer circles away quickly and effectively.
Avon Stringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws a body shot but no joy.
Stringer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Symons. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stringer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Symons finds it's way round the side to connect with Stringer's head.
Stringer moves away from the strike by Symons.
Symons just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStringer.
Stringer lands with a right hand.
Symons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stringer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stringer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stringer missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stringer misses with the body kick
and Symons counters with a single leg into guard. Stringer didn't expect that.
Stringer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
Symons postures up in Stringer's guard and throws a big left but Stringer blocks it.
Symons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stringer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symons is aware though and is defending well.
Stringer is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Symons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Symons lands with an overhand left.
Graeme Symons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses.
Symons misses with a takedown
and Stringer counters with a stiff right hand.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons lands with an uppercut that bounces Stringer off the cage and back into range.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch but Stringer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stringer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons blocks a head kick by Stringer.
Stringer ducks right into an uppercut from Symons.
Symons takes one on the button.
Stringer misses with a kick to the body
and Symons counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Symons 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graeme Symons!
Graeme Symons 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gravas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunter working away.
Hunter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gravas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunter trying to control the position but Gravas is working away.
Gravas is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gravas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Hunter crashes against the mat.
Gravas wants to control but Hunter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gravas some visible discomfort.
Gravas struggling a bit here.
Hunter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunter scoring with punches and elbows.
Gravas is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Gravas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter landing strikes.
Gravas is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Gravas is looking for a sweep.
Hunter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gravas tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gravas struggling a bit here.
Hunter working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter cracks Gravas with a big elbow.
Gravas is trying to improve his position.
Hunter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gravas some visible discomfort.
Hunter tries to advance to mount but Gravas denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravas tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
Hunter trying to control the action but Gravas is working from the bottom.
Gravas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gravas wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hunter in side control, throwing shots but Gravas defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravas is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gravas down.
Gravas is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunter taking a break here but Gravas is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gravas is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter.
Gravas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and Gravas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Gravas counters by clinching up.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravas.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravas can do to turn this around?
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter tries to work over Gravas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gravas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravas blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Gravas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gravas. Gravas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunter misses with a body punch
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
Gravas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
Gravas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter chips away with some ground and pound.
Gravas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gravas.
Gravas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravas misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gravas fails to land.
Hunter stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravas avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
A short left from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Come on Gravas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Gravas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter lands a right hand.
Gravas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jay Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravas.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gravas up against the cage.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Gravas controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Gravas wants to counter with a clinch but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gravas was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gravas wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gravas to the ground. Hunter is now in Gravas's guard.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
Gravas is adopting a defensive guard.
Gravas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravas is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter connects with a couple of short punches.
Gravas wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter cracks Gravas with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter postures up in Gravas's guard and throws a big left but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
Gravas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunter.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Gravas dodges it nicely.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hunter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hunter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gravas is rocked!
Gravas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Gravas to control.
Hunter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gravas is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
Gravas is in a horrible position here. Hunter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gravas bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hunter and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Hunter!
Our winner, Jay Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dredd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am The Law!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
214 lbs
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212 lbs
8 - 4 - 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko slips under a jab from Dredd.
A combination from Shemelianenko does no damage.
Shemelianenko scores with a leg kick.
Dredd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Shemelianenko throws a wild body kick that Dredd sees coming a mile off.
Dredd attempts a counter takedown but Shemelianenko avoids it well and moves away.
Dredd connects with a single shot there.
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Shemelianenko is looking to slow Dredd down with leg kicks.
Shemelianenko cracks Dredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Feodor Shemelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shemelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Shemelianenko throws the kick towards the body but Dredd avoids it.
Dredd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Feodor Shemelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Shemelianenko finds it's target.
Dredd lands a head shot.
Shemelianenko checks a low kick from Dredd.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Dredd misses.
Shemelianenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Shemelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Dredd lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Dredd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Shemelianenko misses its intended target.
Dredd misses with a low kick.
Dredd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shemelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd lands with a hook. Shemelianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shemelianenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Dredd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dredd throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dredd checks a leg kick.
Dredd feinted with a counter takedown.
Shemelianenko throws a push kick but Dredd slaps the foot to one side.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shemelianenko swings for the body but Dredd moves out of range.
Shemelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shemelianenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dredd's sensitive parts.
Shemelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Dredd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dredd misses with a looping left.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Shemelianenko's shoulder, as Shemelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd misses with a straight right.
Shemelianenko misses with a straight right.
Dredd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shemelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
Shemelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shemelianenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shemelianenko connects with the punch.
Dredd is rocked!
Shemelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dredd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Dredd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shemelianenko fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dredd out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Feodor Shemelianenko!
Our winner, Feodor Shemelianenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
200 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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40
187 lbs
53 - 23 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Esposito.
Stonedberg feints with a jab and clips Esposito right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Esposito is sent crashing into the canvas and Stonedberg leaps in for the kill! Esposito tries to get to his feet but Stonedberg is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Esposito is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
A very excited looking Michael Stonedberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo comes into the arena with Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
149 lbs
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33
145 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uruhara Hatake!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hatake slips under a jab from Judo.
Judo fails to land the takedown.
Hatake is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Judo.
Hatake replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Judo blocks it well.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Judo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatake lands a nice hook to Judo's body. Judo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judo throws the left hand but Hatake avoids the punch easily.
Hatake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judo throws out the jab.
Judo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo lands a slapping body shot.
Hatake ducks under a wild hook from Judo.
Judo clinches up against the cage.
Hatake blocks a body shot from Judo.
Judo can't find room to land a body shot as Hatake controls the action.
Hatake told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Judo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatake controls his hands.
Judo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatake.
Judo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hatake, right into the meat.
Hatake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judo throws out the jab.
Judo throws a body punch but Hatake moves out of range.
Judo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Judo lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Judo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hatake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass.
Hatake throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Judo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judo has managed to get both his arms back between Hatake's legs - danger averted.
Judo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hatake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Judo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatake is looking to work some ground and pound but Judo has wrist control.
Judo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hatake stacks Judo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hatake!
Hatake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartan Elite 24x7, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Judo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatake off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hatake fending off the submission attempt from Judo.
Hatake takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Judo looking to break Hatake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hatake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Judo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Judo controlling well, preventing Hatake from escaping the position.
Judo is not going to allow Hatake to sit and survive in this position.
Hatake turns into Judo and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatake tries to stand but Judo is controlling from the bottom.
Hatake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hatake shoots in and gets a takedown into Judo's guard.
Hatake throws a big elbow that misses.
Judo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hatake passes into side control.
Hatake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Judo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatake landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake wants to stand but Judo has his arm trapped.
Judo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judo wants to sweep here but Hatake controlling him for the moment.
Judo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hatake has picked Judo up and slammed him! Judo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hatake manages to pass to side control!
Hatake trying to control the position but Judo is working away.
Judo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hatake in side control, throwing shots but Judo defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hatake is keen to just control but Judo is a slippery customer.
Hatake is taking a breather. Judo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Judo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hatake stays in close to Judo's body and controls the position.
Hatake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hatake uses it to pass to side control.
Judo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hatake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judo, who protects the arm well.
Judo tries to bench press Hatake off him but Hatake keeps the position.
Hatake working the ground and pound.
Judo regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hatake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Judo keeps moving.
Hatake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hatake has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Uruhara Hatake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatake trying to move into half guard but instead Judo has managed to sweep!
Hatake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hatake has his foot on Judo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judo works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uruhara Hatake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Hatake.
Judo misses with a straight right.
Judo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHatake.
Hatake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Judo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hatake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Judo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
Judo working for a triangle but Hatake defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Judo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Judo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hatake is just riding it out for now. Judo eventually gives up the hold.
Judo seems to be working for a kimura but Hatake defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hatake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judo pulls his head out easily.
Judo wants to pass to mount but Hatake is defending the position.
Judo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hatake wants to improve his position but Judo is controlling well.
Judo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Judo is looking to advance position but Hatake won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake trying to control but Judo postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Judo lands a nice short elbow.
Judo working Hatake over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Judo lands a nice short elbow.
Judo lands strikes from half guard.
Hatake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hatake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judo pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake tries to get to full guard but Judo has control of the leg.
Hatake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judo's back!
Hatake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Judo tries to break free.
Hatake is looking for the choke from the back position but Judo is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Judo right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hatake controls the action.
Judo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hatake.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uruhara Hatake.
I think Hatake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uruhara Hatake!
Our winner, Uruhara Hatake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jack Judo was interviewed post fight and said 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac ft Lil Mo - Niggaz Nature. Linkin Portier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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39
147 lbs
48 - 20 - 0 |
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32
186 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
48 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Blaze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portier tries to clinch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Blaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blaze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Portier missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Portier throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Portier closes the distance but Blaze moves to the side
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Portier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze lands with an overhand left.
Portier instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Portier is leaning against Blaze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Portier lands a nice uppercut.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Portier lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier is looking to control Blaze's arms but Blaze gets an underhook and turns him. Now Portier has his back to the cage.
Portier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portier misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Portier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze throws a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Portier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Portier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaze doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Portier takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Blaze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Portier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier connects with a high kick.
Blaze is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Portier blocks the low kick.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Portier as he checks the leg kick.
Portier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Portier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier lands a nice shot that snaps Blaze's head back.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Blaze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Portier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blaze backs up against the cage.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Portier tries a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Portier throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Portier scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier scores with the left hand. Blaze knows he should have avoided that one.
Portier lands with a cross.
Portier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaze wants to slow Portier down by chopping away at his legs.
Portier jabs Blaze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Portier scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Portier does it's job there.
Portier checks a leg kick.
Portier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaze with a body shot.
Blaze tries to land a front kick but Portier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Portier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaze is able to avoid easily.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Portier jabs Blaze right on the nose. Blaze blinks but takes it well.
Portier fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Portier.
Blaze throws a head kick but Portier moves out of range.
Portier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portier takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Portier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaze doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Portier.
A punch lands to the side of Portier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Linkin Portier will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Portier scores with a nice head shot.
Portier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Portier takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Portier throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Portier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaze.
Portier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaze slips under a jab from Portier.
Blaze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
Blaze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
Portier tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
A big right from Portier misses.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Portier.
Nice uppercut lands for Portier. That snapped Blaze's head back.
Blaze throws a leg kick but Portier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Portier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portier just manages to avoid it.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier scores with a jab. Blaze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Portier throws out a powerful jab.
Portier tries to clinch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Portier.
Blaze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portier throws out the jab.
Portier wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Portier closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Blaze scores with a shot to the side of Portier's head.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Portier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaze.
Blaze slips a straight right by Portier.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portier.
Portier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Portier tries to clinch but Blaze moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Portier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portier closes the distance and clinches.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Portier punishes Blaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Portier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blaze is out of range and Portier settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Portier does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Blaze.
Portier throws a one two combo.
Portier tries to clinch up
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Blaze wants to slow Portier down by chopping away at his legs.
Portier cracks Blaze with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier takes one to the side of the head.
Blaze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portier is out of range.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portier lands a glancing blow to the side of Blaze's head.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
Portier looks to land a body kick but Blaze moved away.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends Portier's belly button to the back.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Portier.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portier defending well as Blaze loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Blaze.
Portier dips to his left and cracks Blaze with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Portier does it's job there.
A lazy left from Portier finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Portier lands with a shot to the body.
Blaze ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Blaze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Portier darts in trying to clinch
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Portier connects with a jab.
Blaze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaze fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Portier throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Portier manages to avoid it.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
Portier misses with the combination.
Blaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Portier.
Portier blocks a jab.
Portier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portier.
Blaze throws a hook but Portier avoids it easily.
Portier wants to counter the offense by Blaze and move into the clinch position.
Portier throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Portier lands a slapping body shot.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Portier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Portier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Portier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaze at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier misses with a hook.
Portier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portier checks a leg kick.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze connects with a single shot there.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Portier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier tries to clinch there but Blaze circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portier throws a leg kick but Blaze moved away.
Blaze gets tackled into the cage by Portier. Portier maintains the clinch.
Blaze lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Blaze is looking to slow Portier down with leg kicks.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Blaze. Beautiful body shot.
Portier looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Portier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portier misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Portier down.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Portier down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze throws a leg kick but Portier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Portier scores with a nice strike.
Portier feints and then cracks Blaze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blaze down.
Blaze blocks a jab.
Portier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Portier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaze can pounce on him.
Portier throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portier thinking.
Portier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but Portier manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Blaze slams his shin into Portier's torso.
Portier looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
Portier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blaze digs a right hand underneath Portier's ribcage. Portier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Linkin Portier just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaze scores with a push kick.
Portier cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Portier.
Blaze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blaze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze tries to score with a low kick but Portier moves his leg out of the way.
Portier slips under a jab from Blaze.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
Blaze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaze there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze moves out of range of the leg kick from Portier.
Portier throws a series of strikes that have Blaze backpedaling.
Portier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Blaze counters with a nice leg kick.
Portier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blaze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot lands for Portier.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Portier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaze lands with a shot to the body.
Portier throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Portier tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaze.
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!
Blaze walks into a stiff left hand from Portier.
Blaze scores with a leg kick.
Blaze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portier.
Portier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blaze.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Blaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portier.
Portier drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
Portier trying to stall but Blaze improves his position.
Portier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Blaze.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Blaze slips a jab from Portier.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portier slips a jab from Blaze.
Portier scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaze jabs at Portier's body.
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze is looking to slow Portier down with leg kicks.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portier tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier blocks a low kick nicely.
Portier looks to clinch
and Blaze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Portier has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Blaze.
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Portier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portier throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Blaze.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Portier looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Portier misses the body punch
and Blaze counters with a low kick, right behind Portier 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Portier walks into a left hand.
Portier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Portier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Portier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Portier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Portier misses.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
Portier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Portier misses with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a left to the body.
Portier scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier is looking to clinch.
Portier misses with a looping right.
Blaze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaze scores with a spinning back kick!
Portier thuds a left hand into Blaze's body.
Portier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier avoids the body shot from Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Portier scores with a jab.
Portier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze throws a leg kick which misses Portier's front leg but catches the back leg as Portier tries to avoid it.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Portier.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Blaze lands with a hook. Portier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Portier clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze digs a right hand underneath Portier's ribcage. Portier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Portier.
Alexander Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaze connects with a single shot there.
Portier stuns Blaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Portier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Portier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaze's head.
Portier throws a hook to the side of Blaze's head but Blaze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Portier.
Blaze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Portier wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Portier scores with a leg kick.
Blaze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blaze tries a low kick but Portier avoids it.
Blaze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portier punishes Blaze's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portier manages to avoid it.
Blaze dips to his left and cracks Portier with an uppercut!
Blaze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blaze.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a good low kick that Portier was not able to check.
Portier misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaze finds it's way round the side to connect with Portier's head.
Blaze missing with a left hand there. Portier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portier checks a leg kick.
Portier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaze blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portier. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blaze has time to react.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier throws a big shot that misses.
Portier stuns Blaze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Portier checks a low kick from Blaze.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Portier misses.
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaze scrambles back to his feet.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portier scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Portier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Linkin Portier.
Well Portier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
Alexander Blaze retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukacz Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Appetite For Destruction. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Glen Starner enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukacz Belmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmont manages to avoid it.
Belmont scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Starner misses.
Belmont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belmont throws a right and a left that Starner avoids nicely.
And Starner tries to counter it with a takedown but Belmont pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belmont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belmont throws a leg kick but Starner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starner throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmont shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starner with the counter takedown but Belmont avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont connects with a crisp jab.
Starner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starner is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont looks to throw the jab but Starner is out of range.
Starner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belmont is trying to defend but Starner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Starner is working for a kimura but Belmont is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmont regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Starner.
Belmont trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont controls Starner momentarily but Starner frees himself.
Starner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmont is keeping the position for now.
Belmont wants to sweep but no luck.
Starner throws a strike but Belmont rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmont manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmont is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starner is controlling him.
Starner throws an elbow that misses. Belmont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starner's guard. Nice move by Belmont!
Starner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Belmont looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Starner wants to hit a switch here but Belmont passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Starner there!
Starner is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belmont stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Belmont will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Starner misses the target.
Belmont connects with a jab.
Starner moves out of range as Belmont throws a body kick.
Belmont lands with an uppercut that bounces Starner off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Belmont lands an impressive looking overhand right. Starner doesn't seem phased though.
Belmont cracks the inside of Starner's front leg.
Starner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukacz Belmont dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belmont throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Starner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belmont lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Starner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Starner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick from Belmont.
Starner lands a nice looking body shot.
Belmont jabs Starner right on the nose. Starner blinks but takes it well.
Belmont lands with a good body shot.
Starner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmont was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belmont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starner can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Starner misses.
Belmont connects with a crisp jab.
Starner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belmont walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Starner is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmont finish him?
Belmont needs to keep his hands up - Starner had a free shot at his head there.
Starner seems to have recovered his senses.
Belmont cracks Starner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Starner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Belmont finish him?
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starner throws a right hand that misses
and Belmont counters with a nice low kick that buckles Starner's knee momentarily.
Belmont throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Starner swings for the body but Belmont moves out of range.
Starner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmont half committed to a counter leg kick.
Belmont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Starner does no damage.
Starner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Starner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Belmont fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starner.
Starner with a poor takedown
enabling Belmont to counter with a crisp jab.
Starner fails with the takedown
and Belmont counters with a crisp right hand that drops Starner! Belmont lets Starner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Starner ducks under a wild hook from Belmont.
Belmont scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starner was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
And Starner tries to counter it with a takedown but Belmont pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belmont. That's going to slow Starner down.
Starner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belmont can pounce on him.
Belmont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starner loads up on a big right hand but Belmont slips the punch.
Starner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Starner shoots in but Belmont avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukacz Belmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Starner.
Starner drops his hands momentarily and Belmont takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner misses the shot to the body.
Starner drops his hands for a split second and Belmont immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Starner face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Belmont follows up with a right hand that knocks Starner into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lukacz Belmont!
Lukacz Belmont retains his lightweight title!
An intense looking Lukacz Belmont took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'And that's LKZ 2-0 GLEN.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Danze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danze is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Handle ur Bizness by the Mash Out Possee. On his way into the cage it seems that Kosti Lom has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kosti Lom seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Danze!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Danze.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
Danze drops his hands momentarily and Lom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danze lands a jab to the head.
Lom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Danze.
And Danze tries to counter it with a takedown but Lom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Danze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosti Lom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lom swings for the body but Danze moves out of range.
Danze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Danze.
Danze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lom wants to land a leg kick but Danze is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Danze.
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!
Danze avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Lom.
Lom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lom swings for the body but Danze moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danze was well out of range. Poor timing from Lom.
Danze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lom misses with a combination
and Danze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lom!
Lom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lom regains half guard, as Danze was trying to land strikes.
Lom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danze winds up and cracks Lom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lom wants to control but Danze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lom to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze stands and throws Lom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danze tries to score with some ground and pound. Lom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Danze happy to just control the position for now.
Lom parries the strikes from Danze easily there. Danze is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lom to escape.
Danze scores with a couple of short elbows.
Danze working the strikes but Lom uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lom is trying to stand back up but Danze is controlling him
Danze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danze wants to work for an arm triangle but Lom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lom is trying to get back to full guard.
Danze drops an elbow to the side of Lom's head.
Lom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danze.
Lom pushes Danze off looking to stand but Danze dives back in and keeps control.
Lom is not content to let Danze control the position.
Danze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lom tries to kick Danze off but Danze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Danze thows a huge punch but Lom dodges it nicely.
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.
Danze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Danze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danze tries to pass to full mount but Lom defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lom scores with a nice right hand.
Lom connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Lom misses.
Danze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danze looks to land a left hand but Lom moved out of range nicely.
Danze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Danze misses.
It looked like Lom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kosti Lom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kosti Lom's cut.
That's time! Lom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lom throws a nice looking combination but Danze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danze connects with the punch.
Lom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danze lands a jab to the head.
Danze shoots in for a takedown but Lom shows good takedown defense.
Lom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danze.
A big left from Lom misses.
Lom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danze will feel that in the morning.
Danze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kosti Lom is winning the standup battle so far.
Danze drops his hands momentarily and Lom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danze. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lom.
Lom wants to clinch.
Lom takes a swing at Danze's ribcage but misses.
Danze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lom gets a clinch.
Danze has Lom pressed against the cage.
Danze fails to pull guard.
Danze looking to stall.
Danze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lom smiles and moves away.
Kosti Lom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Danze.
Lom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lom lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lom ducks under a wild hook from Danze.
Danze 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.
Lom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lom cracks Danze with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lom.
Lom clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lom tries to stall but Danze uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danze looking to stall.
Lom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lom lands an elbow just above Danze 's eye.
Danze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Danze manages to pull guard.
Billy Danze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lom trying to move into half guard but instead Danze has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lom is controlling Danze's posture.
Lom keeping moving, preventing Danze from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danze advances position into side control!
Danze working the ground and pound but Lom is defending the strikes.
Danze laying and praying for a moment but Lom takes advantage and regains half guard.
Danze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lom defending well though.
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.
Danze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danze is looking to advance position but Lom won't allow it.
Lom is trying to stand.
Danze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danze throwing shots but Lom is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Lom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kosti Lom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lom ducks under a wild hook from Danze.
Danze slips a jab and a cross from Lom.
Lom tries to clinch but Danze moves out of range.
Lom misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danze.
The fighters circling - Lom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lom tries to clinch up.
Lom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Danze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Danze.
Danze won't allow Lom to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danze wants to control from the top but Lom keeps moving.
Lom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom trying to keep a closed guard but Danze is proving a slippery customer.
Lom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lom trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Danze wants to pass the guard but Lom is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donk. Lom catches Danze right on the button with a cross.
Danze tries to move into range but Lom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kosti Lom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lom misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danze works the jab nicely.
Kosti Lom's cut is getting worse.
Danze connects with a right hand. Lom shakes it off.
Lom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danze.
Lom tries to clinch but Danze is having none of it.
Danze moves out of range as Lom strikes.
Danze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danze.
Lom connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danze misses with a hook. Lom ducked under it nicely.
Lom walks into a jab.
Danze ducks under a wild hook from Lom.
Lom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danze finds it's way round the side to connect with Lom's head.
Danze throws a shot from downtown. Lom moves away and avoids it.
Lom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Danze misses.
Danze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danze with the counter takedown but Lom avoids it easily.
Lom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danze circles away quickly and effectively.
Lom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kosti Lom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Danze walks into a stiff left hand from Lom.
Lom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lom throws a series of punches but Danze avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danze shoots in looking for a takedown. Lom tries to sprawl out of it but Danze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lom is looking to clinch.
Lom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lom throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lom has closed the distance and engaged Danze in a clinch.
Danze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Danze fails to pull guard.
Kosti Lom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Danze.
Lom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danze takes an elbow to the temple.
Lom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lom breaks from the clinch.
Danze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danze missing with a left hand there. Lom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danze misses with an uppercut. Lom saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kosti Lom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kosti Lom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lom quickly recovers to half guard.
Danze wants to work for an arm triangle but Lom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danze is one step ahead there.
Danze trying to control but Lom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danze advances position into side control!
Lom is not content to let Danze control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Danze.
Danze lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jeez, Kosti Lom's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kosti Lom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Danze!
Billy Danze is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Danze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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