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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sousuke Kamida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sousuke Kamida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The Plumber!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamida is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Kamida as The Plumber shoots in.
Kamida lands a high kick!
Kamida connects with a leg kick. The Plumber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Plumber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamida.
Kamida fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamida swings for the body but The Plumber moves out of range.
The Plumber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamida on the side of the head.
Kamida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Plumber.
Kamida cracks The Plumber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Plumber thows a body kick. Kamida tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Plumber throws a front kick aimed at Kamida's knee but Kamida avoids it well.
Kamida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamida cracks the inside of The Plumber's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from The Plumber. Those never looked like landing.
Kamida feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamida scores with a nice right hand.
The Plumber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Plumber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamida.
The Plumber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Plumber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamida misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from The Plumber. Those never looked like landing.
Kamida throws a wild body kick that The Plumber sees coming a mile off.
Kamida misses with a body shot.
Kamida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Plumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamida.
The Plumber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamida.
Kamida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Plumber throws a right and a left that Kamida avoids nicely.
The Plumber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamida as he jumps to the side.
Sousuke Kamida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe The Plumber.
Kamida cracks a nice hook into The Plumber's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Plumber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Plumber looks for a takedown but Kamida sprawls well.
Kamida shoots in for a takedown but The Plumber shows good takedown defense.
The Plumber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamida misses with a body kick.
Kamida lands with a cross.
The Plumber throws a nice looking combination but Kamida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Plumber throws a head kick that misses.
The Plumber wants to slow Kamida down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamida is looking to wear down The Plumber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamida lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Plumber blocks the body kick.
Kamida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Plumber to the ground. Kamida is now in The Plumber's guard.
Kamida postures up and lands a big shot to The Plumber's brow.
We've been hearing that Kamida has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The Plumber wants to sweep here but Kamida controlling him for the moment.
The Plumber being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamida is looking to work some ground and pound but The Plumber has wrist control.
Kamida controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Plumber looking to control.
Kamida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamida throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamida won't allow The Plumber to sweep him here.
The Plumber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at H-13 Alpha Elite Training inform us that The Plumber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The Plumber wants to sweep here but Kamida controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Plumber looking for a guillotine here but Kamida defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Plumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamida is one step ahead there.
Kamida trying to control the position from guard on top but The Plumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamida stopping the sweep attempt from The Plumber.
Kamida scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Plumber has his foot on Kamida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamida works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamida connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sousuke Kamida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Plumber misses the shot to the body.
Kamida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamida connects with a nice looking jab.
The Plumber cracks the inside of Kamida's front leg.
The Plumber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Plumber shoots in for a takedown but Kamida shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamida throws a lazy head kick
and The Plumber counters with a nice body kick.
Sousuke Kamida is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamida takes a swing at The Plumber's ribcage but misses.
Kamida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Plumber can do to turn this around?
Kamida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Plumber tries to avoid it but Kamida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Plumber to the ground. The Plumber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamida misses with a body kick.
Kamida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Plumber if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamida misses with a kick to the body
and The Plumber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamida connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Plumber. The Plumber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamida throws a sloppy head kick and The Plumber moves out of range easily.
The Plumber counters with a body kick.
The Plumber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Plumber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamida is out of range and The Plumber settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Plumber. Kamida does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamida lands with a right hand.
Kamida loads up on a big right hand but The Plumber slips the punch.
The Plumber just misses with a punch to the body.
The Plumber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamida was covering up waiting for the punch and The Plumber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Plumber preventing the sweep.
Kamida working for a triangle but The Plumber defends it easily.
The Plumber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kamida wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sousuke Kamida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamida is trying to hold The Plumber in close to prevent damage but The Plumber has managed to pass into half guard.
The Plumber slips a nice elbow through Kamida's hands, connecting with Kamida's forehead.
Kamida trying to control here.
Kamida is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamida is defending against the submission attempts here by The Plumber.
Kamida moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Plumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Plumber postures up.
The Plumber trying to control but Kamida is working from the bottom.
The Plumber stopping the sweep attempt from Kamida.
The Plumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamida throws a head kick but The Plumber moves out of range.
Kamida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Plumber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamida gets a takedown into half guard.
The Plumber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kamida.
The Plumber is looking to improve his position.
Kamida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamida tries to control but The Plumber wriggling away.
Kamida avoids the attempt from The Plumber to control.
Kamida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sousuke Kamida dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The Plumber lands a nice shot that snaps Kamida's head back.
It looks like Joe The Plumber has been cut.
The Plumber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for The Plumber with that takedown attempt.
The Plumber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamida tests The Plumber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Plumber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamida.
Kamida tries to score with a low kick but The Plumber moves his leg out of the way.
Kamida looks for a takedown but The Plumber sprawls well.
The Plumber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Plumber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamida is looking to take a break and control but The Plumber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamida's back!
Kamida is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Plumber gets his way!
The Plumber lands punches and elbows.
The Plumber has the hooks in. Kamida is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamida trying to control the action but The Plumber just sinks the hooks in.
The Plumber controlling well, preventing Kamida from escaping the position.
The Plumber is looking for a choke. Kamida gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kamida manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Kamida stopping the sweep attempt from The Plumber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kamida keeping moving, preventing The Plumber from controlling successfully.
Kamida wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Plumber defends it easily.
The Plumber trying to control but Kamida is working from the bottom.
The Plumber landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamida is trying to control the position but The Plumber postures up.
The Plumber wants to pass the guard but Kamida is keeping the position.
The Plumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamida looking for a guillotine here but The Plumber defends easily.
The Plumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Plumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamida trying to keep a closed guard but The Plumber is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Plumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Plumber is looking to improve his position.
The Plumber is refusing to be controlled, as Kamida sits in half guard.
Kamida thows a huge punch but The Plumber dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamida is thwarting The Plumber's attempts to control the position.
Kamida is trying to control. The Plumber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe The Plumber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousuke Kamida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamida working over The Plumber with some ground and pound. The Plumber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Sousuke Kamida.
Well Kamida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sousuke Kamida!
Sousuke Kamida really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Browne's choice of entrance music: Bloodsport for all !!. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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204 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Browne!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Browne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lapu.
Browne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne shoots for a takedown but Lapu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Browne throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lapu has Browne up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Browne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lapu can't find room to land a body shot as Browne controls the action.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body.
Lapu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Browne up against the cage.
Browne jumps into guard, dragging Lapu to the mat.
Browne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Browne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lapu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Browne looking for a guillotine here but Lapu defends easily.
Browne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lapu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Browne's guard.
Browne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lapu escapes and throws Browne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lapu has control of an arm but Browne manages to advance to Lapu's back!
Browne throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lapu manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Lapu.
Browne throwing strikes from guard but Lapu blocks nicely.
Browne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu controlling Browne's posture.
Browne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Browne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lapu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Browne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Browne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lapu's head.
Lapu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browne passes Lapu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne throwing shots but Lapu is blocking nicely.
Browne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Browne wants to free his trapped foot but Lapu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lapu is controlling Browne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browne throwing shots but Lapu is blocking nicely.
Browne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lapu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lapu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Browne.
Simon Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lapu. That's going to slow Browne down.
Lapu feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Lapu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lapu lands a body shot.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Browne 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.
Browne trying to control but Lapu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne throws a big right hand that misses.
Lapu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lapu pulls Browne in close to his closed guard and prevents Browne from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Browne closes the distance and clinches up with Lapu, looking for a takedown. Browne pushes Lapu against the cage but Lapu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lapu misses with a double jab.
Lapu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lapu tries a low kick but Browne avoids it.
Lapu stuffs the takedown attempt from Browne. Browne gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Browne.
Browne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Browne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Browne thows a huge punch but Lapu dodges it nicely.
Browne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lapu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Browne misses with a head shot. Lapu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Browne stays in close to Lapu's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu pulls Browne in close to his closed guard and prevents Browne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Browne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Browne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lapu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lapu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Browne moves out of range of the leg kick from Lapu.
Browne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lapu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lapu Lapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Browne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Browne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Browne throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simon Browne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Browne 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lapu Lapu 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lapu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapu lands with a big left! Browne is wobbled badly! Lapu comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Browne to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lapu Lapu!
In defeat, Simon Browne stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, fuck me ...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Holger Routakirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Routakirves has chosen Miami Nights 1984 - Elevator of Love as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jackson Martinez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jackson Martinez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalevi Holger Routakirves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Routakirves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Routakirves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinez to the mat! Martinez manages to get full guard.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Routakirves's guard.
Routakirves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Routakirves wants to improve his position but instead Martinez has moved into half guard.
Routakirves manages to get to full guard.
Routakirves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Routakirves is retaining full guard.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Routakirves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez distracts Routakirves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Routakirves wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez passes Routakirves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Routakirves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Routakirves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Martinez prevents Routakirves from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Routakirves keeps working.
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Routakirves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Routakirves wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Routakirves is having none of it.
Routakirves wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martinez with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routakirves regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control the action but Routakirves is working from the bottom.
Routakirves felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Martinez tries to pass to full mount but Routakirves defends it.
Routakirves is looking to improve his position.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martinez is thwarting Routakirves's attempts to control the position.
Routakirves wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Routakirves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Routakirves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez working the ground and pound effectively.
Routakirves is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Routakirves is squirming around, avoiding Martinez's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Martinez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Routakirves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
Martinez tries to clinch but Routakirves moves out of range.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Routakirves throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Routakirves checks a leg kick.
Routakirves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Routakirves tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez lands with a nice body kick.
Routakirves looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Routakirves drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Routakirves defends it easily.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Martinez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Routakirves trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routakirves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Routakirves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Routakirves won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez looking for a triangle here. Routakirves is fighting it but it looks tight! Martinez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Routakirves is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaru's entrance music is The Naked And Famous - Young Blood. A fine choice. Jack Burton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Masaru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masaru is looking to counter the offense by Burton and move into the clinch.
Burton blocks a jab.
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masaru avoids a kick to the body.
Masaru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masaru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masaru scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burton, who protects the arm well.
Burton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burton is still trying to improve position.
Burton is not content to let Masaru control the position.
Masaru tries to advance to mount but Burton denies him.
Masaru working away.
Masaru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masaru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burton regains half guard.
Masaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Masaru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masaru fails to take his opponent's back.
Masaru looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Masaru is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burton!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton throwing strikes but missing.
Burton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burton landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton stopping the sweep attempt from Masaru.
Masaru is working hard here to advance position.
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 Takeru Masaru will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Masaru stuffs the takedown.
Masaru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burton.
Masaru misses with a kick to the body.
Burton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masaru. Masaru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burton lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masaru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burton's head.
Masaru lands a nice shot that snaps Burton's head back.
A jab from Burton does it's job there.
Masaru is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton cracks Masaru with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Almodovar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almodovar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Underground. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Almodovar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
We've been informed that Nexus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nexus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Almodovar throws a head kick that misses.
Nexus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almodovar.
Nexus with a nice cross.
Nexus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almodovar fails to land with a series of punches.
Almodovar misses with an uppercut.
Almodovar throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
Almodovar throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nexus misses.
Nexus throws a hook but Almodovar blocks it.
Almodovar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Almodovar throws a big shot that misses.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Nexus finds it's target.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almodovar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almodovar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Almodovar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nexus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Almodovar throws a lazy uppercut
and Almodovar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almodovar throws a poor cross that misses
and Almodovar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Almodovar throws a hook but Nexus avoids it easily.
Almodovar misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Nexus misses.
Almodovar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nexus finds it's way round the side to connect with Almodovar's head.
Nexus tests Almodovar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Almodovar really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Almodovar dodges the punch combination from Nexus.
Nice defenses there by Nexus.
A little jabbing left from Nexus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nexus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almodovar looks to throw the jab but Nexus is out of range.
Nexus throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro Almodovar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pedro Almodovar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almodovar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nexus on the side of the head.
Almodovar thuds his right hand into Nexus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almodovar walks into a stiff left hand from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a double jab.
Almodovar throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Almodovar throws a hook but Nexus avoids it easily.
Almodovar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nexus.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Almodovar misses with a few strikes there.
Almodovar catches Nexus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Almodovar misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almodovar. Nexus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almodovar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Almodovar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus throws a shot from downtown. Almodovar moves away and avoids it.
Almodovar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nexus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nexus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almodovar.
Nexus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus defending well as Almodovar loads up on a big left hand.
Almodovar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nexus avoids the head kick by Almodovar.
Nexus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nexus with a hook.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Almodovar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Almodovar misses with a left hand
and Nexus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nexus misses with a takedown attempt - Almodovar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nexus needs to keep his hands up - Almodovar had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nexus blocks a jab.
Almodovar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nexus.
Nexus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Almodovar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Almodovar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Almodovar throws a good cross that connects.
Nexus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Almodovar under the eye.
Nexus staying out of range there.
Nexus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
Almodovar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nexus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nexus throws the left hand but Almodovar avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almodovar throws a right hand that Nexus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nexus also avoids with ease.
Nexus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nexus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nexus avoids the head kick by Almodovar.
Nexus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almodovar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Almodovar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nexus sizes up Almodovar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
Almodovar tries to move into range but Nexus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Almodovar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nexus.
Almodovar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nexus! But no joy.
Almodovar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Almodovar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nexus.
Almodovar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Almodovar looks for the body kick but Nexus saw that one coming.
Nexus throws out a counter right but Almodovar avoids it with no problem.
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!
Almodovar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nexus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nexus slips under a jab from Almodovar.
Nexus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Almodovar with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nexus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almodovar throws a right hand that misses
and Nexus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Almodovar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Almodovar throws a body shot but no joy.
Almodovar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nexus finds it's way round the side to connect with Almodovar's head.
Almodovar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nexus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nexus digs a good body shot into Almodovar's ribs.
Nexus cracks Almodovar with an open hand slap.
Almodovar throws a hook but Nexus blocks it.
Almodovar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nexus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almodovar throws a sloppy head kick and Nexus moves out of range easily.
Nexus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nexus, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nexus avoids the head kick by Almodovar.
Almodovar throws a lazy uppercut
and Nexus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nexus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Nexus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Almodovar lands a nice looking body shot.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus throws a body punch but Almodovar moves out of range.
Nexus misses with a series of wild punches.
Almodovar checks a low kick from Nexus.
Nexus avoids the head kick by Almodovar.
Nexus throws the left hand but Almodovar avoids the punch easily.
Almodovar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nexus is able to avoid easily.
Almodovar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nexus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almodovar.
Nexus misses with a looping right.
Almodovar loads up on a big right hand but Nexus slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nexus.
Almodovar misses with a head kick.
Nexus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almodovar.
Nexus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almodovar.
Nexus throws out a loose jab but Almodovar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Almodovar.
Almodovar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almodovar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almodovar throws a body shot but no joy.
Almodovar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Almodovar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nexus.
Almodovar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nexus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Almodovar throws out the jab.
Almodovar connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nexus.
Almodovar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Almodovar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almodovar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nexus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almodovar.
The fighters circling - Nexus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almodovar looks to land a body kick but Nexus moved away.
Almodovar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Nexus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almodovar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almodovar misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nexus! But no joy.
Nexus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Almodovar tries to work over Nexus's front leg with a kick but Nexus checks it.
Almodovar misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nexus connects with a body shot that sends Almodovar's belly button to the back.
Almodovar avoids the body shot from Nexus.
Almodovar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Almodovar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almodovar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexus moves away.
Almodovar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nexus connects with a looping right hand.
Nexus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Almodovar looks to land a right hand but Nexus moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nexus misses.
Almodovar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nexus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almodovar misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Nexus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nexus punishes Almodovar's body with a nice straight punch.
Almodovar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Almodovar misses with a hook
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Almodovar.
Almodovar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nexus lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almodovar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nexus blocks the low kick.
Nexus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nexus swings for the body but Almodovar moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nexus. Beautiful body shot.
Almodovar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almodovar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Almodovar.
Nexus takes a swing at Almodovar's ribcage but misses.
Almodovar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Almodovar throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Almodovar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nexus swings for the body but Almodovar moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nexus.
It seemed like Nexus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nexus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nexus thows a huge punch but Almodovar dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almodovar wants to improve his position but Nexus is controlling well.
Almodovar is trying to stand up here but Nexus is controlling him well.
Almodovar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Almodovar wants to improve his position but Nexus is controlling well.
Nexus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Almodovar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Nexus misses
and Almodovar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nexus.
Almodovar throws a sloppy head kick and Nexus moves out of range easily.
Almodovar throws a series of punches but Nexus avoids them all with ease.
Nexus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Almodovar connects with a leg kick. Nexus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nexus lands a slapping body shot.
Almodovar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nexus cracks Almodovar with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almodovar.
Almodovar tries to bum rush Nexus with a series of wild strikes but Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nexus blocks a jab.
Nexus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Almodovar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almodovar throws a jab when Nexus was well out of range.
Almodovar throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almodovar throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Almodovar throws a sloppy head kick and Nexus moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nexus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almodovar at a distance.
Nexus moves out of range of the strikes.
Almodovar looks to land a body kick but Nexus moved away.
Almodovar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Almodovar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedro Almodovar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Nexus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nexus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
Post fight, an emotional Galaxy Nexus said 'One last shot at the champ?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulriksen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Threw It On The Ground. 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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28
195 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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26
202 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, William Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Ulriksen there.
Ulriksen dives in for a single leg takedown but Adama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adama lands with a slapping head kick.
Adama fails to land with a series of punches.
Adama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adama lands a nice elbow.
Adama lands with a light punch inside.
Adama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ulriksen is defending well for now.
Ulriksen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adama pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Ulriksen misses.
Donk. Ulriksen catches Adama right on the button with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ulriksen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulriksen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulriksen shoots in looking for a takedown. Adama tries to sprawl out of it but Ulriksen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
William Adama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ulriksen.
Adama drops Ulriksen with a huge uppercut! Ulriksen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Adama is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Adama!
During a confident post fight interview, William Adama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
164 lbs
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32
150 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Galasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Galasso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Galasso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Galasso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera won't allow Galasso to sweep him here.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Galasso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mera looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Galasso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galasso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galasso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galasso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galasso trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Galasso postures up.
Galasso wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galasso wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera is trying to keep Galasso in close.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galasso is one step ahead there.
Galasso drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Galasso off! Galasso jumps back into Mera's guard.
Galasso controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galasso won't allow Mera to sweep him here.
Mera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galasso defends well.
Galasso stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Galasso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mera's guard.
Mera manages to get to full guard.
Galasso forces his way into half guard.
Galasso seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galasso is working for a submission of some sort.
Mera trying to control here.
Galasso is trying to control. Mera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Galasso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera is pressing down on Galasso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mera can't keep his opponent in guard - Galasso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Enzo Galasso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Galasso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Galasso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Galasso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mera manages to avoid it.
Galasso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mera moves away.
Galasso throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Mera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Galasso looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mera working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Galasso regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Galasso is refusing to be controlled, as Mera sits in half guard.
Galasso tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.
Mera trying to mount his opponent but Galasso defends it.
Mera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galasso defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso is looking to improve his position.
Mera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mera pulls his head out easily.
Mera is trying to work for a kimura but Galasso is defending well.
Mera is keen to just control but Galasso is a slippery customer.
Jose Mera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mera trying to mount his opponent but Galasso defends it.
Galasso is refusing to be controlled, as Mera sits in half guard.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Mera there.
Mera thows a huge punch but Galasso dodges it nicely.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galasso's head.
Mera trying to pass the guard but Galasso defending well.
Mera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera looking to control but Galasso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Galasso regains half guard.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Mera is trying to control the action in half guard but Galasso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galasso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galasso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Galasso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galasso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mera passes Galasso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galasso is looking for a sweep. Mera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galasso is staying active underneath Mera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galasso is pressing down on Mera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mera trying to control but Galasso is working from the bottom.
Galasso looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galasso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mera wants to clinch.
Mera darts in and clinches Galasso up against the cage.
Galasso successfully pulls guard.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Galasso is keeping the position.
Galasso is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mera frees his head nicely. Oh but Galasso has switched to an armbar! Mera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Enzo Galasso!
An out of breath Enzo Galasso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fakhri El Hashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Hashem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kassaman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
154 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fakhri El Hashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but El Hashem is defending well.
Silva looks to land a strike but El Hashem avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Hashem wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Hashem is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El Hashem misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind El Hashem 's knee.
Silva tries to clinch up but El Hashem circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El Hashem!
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass El Hashem's legs.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Hashem keeps working.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
El Hashem parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable El Hashem to escape.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, El Hashem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by El Hashem.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
El Hashem wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Hashem tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked El Hashem off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Hashem wants to get back to his feet.
Silva sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! El Hashem taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ola John has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
159 lbs
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25
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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola John!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Didion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Didion throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
John appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
John throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John tries to work over Didion's front leg with a kick but Didion checks it.
John cracks Didion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Didion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Didion throws a big counter head kick but John avoids it with no problem.
John fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Didion misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
Didion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by John.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Didion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didion throws a big shot that misses.
Didion throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Didion, right into the meat.
Didion swinging wildly here.
Didion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme HGH Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Didion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from John.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by John there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Didion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
John connects with a body shot.
Didion just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Didion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Didion lets loose with a powerful body kick. John will feel that in the morning.
John scores with a push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from John, right into the meat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Didion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
John is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Didion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Didion throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
John thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Didion if he has to take too many more of those.
John with a poor takedown
and Didion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Didion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Didion
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Didion tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
Didion throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
John half committed to a counter leg kick.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Didion.
Didion ducks right into an uppercut from John.
Didion misses with an uppercut.
John tests Didion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Didion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Didion swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Didion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Didion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Didion throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Didion misses with a straight left.
Didion looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
Didion throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
John checks the leg kick nicely there.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Didion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Didion is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A left lands for John.
Jab from Didion.
John throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Didion avoids the body shot from John.
Didion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Didion misses with a low kick.
John lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Didion. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Didion! But no joy.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Didion. Didion obviously looking to wear him down.
Didion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
Didion moves out of range of the body kick.
Didion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Didion misses.
John is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion cracks John with an open hand slap.
Didion throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Didion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. John checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Didion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Didion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Didion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John fakes the leg kick and cracks Didion in the body.
A left lands for Didion.
John checks the leg kick.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didion slaps away a takedown attempt from John, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ola John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from John tenderised Didion's leg. Didion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Didion lands.
Didion misses with a wild body shot.
Didion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
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 Ola John will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
John scores with a body shot.
Didion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Didion.
John slips a jab from Didion.
Didion slips under a jab from John.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Didion throws a body shot but no joy.
John appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Didion staying out of range there.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Didion moves away.
Didion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Didion does a little dance to reset his feet.
John checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as John blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John ducks under a wild hook from Didion.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didion connects with a single shot there.
John checks a leg kick.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.
John connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Didion throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as John checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John with a body punch. A glancing blow.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Didion moves away.
Didion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Didion throws a body shot but no joy.
John appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John lands a right hook to the body.
John is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Didion.
Didion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John throws a hook to the side of Didion's head but Didion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by John.
Didion misses the shot to the body.
John is looking to wear down Didion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ola John is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Didion does a little dance to reset his feet.
John connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John throws a body punch but Didion moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Didion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and John counters with a nice low kick that buckles Didion's knee momentarily.
Didion misses with a low kick.
Didion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Didion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Didion misses with a low kick.
Didion throws a nice head kick!
John lands with an overhand left.
Didion avoids a kick to the body.
Didion throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Didion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Didion misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
John is looking to counter punch.
John tries to score with a low kick but Didion moves his leg out of the way.
John dodges the punch combination from Didion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John lands a head shot.
Didion misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John works the jab nicely.
John digs a good body shot into Didion's ribs.
Nice defenses there by John.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Didion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Didion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John misses with an uppercut. Didion saw that one coming.
Didion feints a counter leg kick.
Didion misses the shot to the body.
Didion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John moves away from the strike by Didion.
Didion misses with the body kick
and John counters with a nice body shot.
John misses with a body kick.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a jab when Didion was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Didion is looking to land body kicks.
Didion tries to move into range but John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by John as he checks the leg kick.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Didion. That's going to slow John down.
Didion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Didion there as he acknowledges the shot.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
Didion misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Didion.
An inside leg kick lands from Didion.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Didion.
Didion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Didion misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Didion throws a low kick but John avoids it.
John moves out of range as Didion strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Didion slips under a jab.
Didion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Didion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Didion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
John takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Didion throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
Didion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
Didion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Didion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John moves out of range of the body kick.
Didion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion tries to land a leg kick but John saw it coming and moves away.
John swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
John thumps Didion with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for John.
Didion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didion 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.
Didion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion lands a slapping body shot.
John connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Didion throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John.
John checks a leg kick.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Didion is just out of range.
John misses with a body shot.
John scores with a hook to the body. Didion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Didion throws a low kick but John moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Didion checks a leg kick.
John scores with a nice body kick.
John plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
John jabs Didion right on the nose. Didion blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Didion misses.
John throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John staying out of range there.
John fires out a quick counter leg kick but Didion just manages to avoid it.
Didion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Didion.
Didion misses with a hook.
John is looking to counter punch.
John shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Didion sprawls well. Didion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. John gets slowly back to his feet.
Didion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Didion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Didion throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
Didion tries to land a leg kick but John saw it coming and moves away.
Didion has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from John.
Didion misses with a low kick.
Didion moves out of range of the body kick.
John works Didion's body with a nice hook.
John slips under a jab.
John tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Didion defends well and John ends up having to push Didion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good work by John as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
John fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ola John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Didion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, John has got the better of the exchanges.
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
John looks to land a body kick but Didion moved away.
Didion moves out of range as John strikes.
Didion misses the jab.
John shoots in for a takedown but Didion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck for John with that takedown attempt.
Didion is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Didion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Didion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John fires out a quick counter leg kick but Didion just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didion throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Didion looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
Didion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from John.
John throws a wild body kick that Didion sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Didion.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Didion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Didion scores with a hook to the body. John takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Didion. That's going to slow John down.
Didion misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by John.
Didion throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
Didion misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ola John did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Didion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from John. That one must have hurt.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John scores with a hook.
John lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Didion should have avoided that one.
John scores with a shot to the body.
Didion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John cracks Didion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John moves away from the strike by Didion.
Didion moves out of range of the body kick.
John tests Didion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Didion moves out of range easily.
Didion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Didion cracks the inside of John's front leg.
Didion connects with a leg kick. John looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didion throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Didion throws a big shot that misses.
John fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Didion sprawls well initially but John persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John wants to free his trapped foot but Didion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
John is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Didion defends it well.
Didion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from John.
John is looking for a kimura but Didion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for John to get the leverage.
John is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Didion has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Didion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John wants to pass the guard but Didion is keeping the position.
Didion trying to control the position.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Didion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didion throws out the jab.
Didion is looking to chop away at John's legs.
John checks the leg kick nicely there.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Didion is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Didion! But no joy.
John scores with a leg kick.
Didion throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Didion only half commits.
John misses with a body shot.
Didion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John throws a push kick but Didion slaps the foot to one side.
John throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Didion swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a nice body kick.
John misses with an attempted mid kick.
Didion misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Didion tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Didion checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by John.
John lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Didion misses with a low kick.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John throws a looping overhand right but Didion ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by John.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Didion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a nice inside leg kick.
Didion misses with a right hand
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Didion. That did some damage!
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Didion.
Didion defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Didion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didion throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John had his way with Chad Didion in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Didion.
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Didion at a distance.
Didion tries a head kick but it misses.
John was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Didion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Didion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Didion can do to turn this around?
A solid body kick from John.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Didion is out of range and John settles back down.
Didion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by John.
John misses with a hook.
Didion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
Didion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John jabs at Didion's body.
John bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didion tries to land a leg kick but John saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Didion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Didion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John scores with a push kick.
Didion throws a head kick that misses.
John sizes up Didion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Didion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John 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.
Didion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from John with a body shot.
Didion is looking to chop away at John's legs.
Didion needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
Didion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
Didion throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Didion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Didion.
John blocks a low kick nicely.
Didion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion looks to throw the jab but John is out of range.
Didion misses with a looping left.
John misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Didion throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Didion.
John fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Didion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Didion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John thumps Didion with a low kick.
Didion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as John checks a leg kick.
John slips a jab from Didion.
Didion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Didion.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Didion is out of range and John settles back down.
Didion lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John lands a nice looking kick to the body. Didion takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot lands for John.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Didion.
Chad Didion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didion 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 a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Didion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from John - the referee stops the clock and Didion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says John. Didion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John throws a sloppy head kick
and Didion counters with an outside leg kick.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John thumps Didion with a low kick.
Didion misses the body punch
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Didion wants to land a leg kick but John is out of range.
John throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Didion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Didion swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Didion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Didion checks a low kick from John.
Didion feints a counter leg kick.
John takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from John - that will leave a mark!
Didion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ola John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Didion throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
Didion throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and moves out of range.
Didion throws a leg kick but John checks it.
And John counters with a quick kick to the body but Didion blocks it.
Didion throws a low kick but it's checked well by John.
Didion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
John scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from John.
Didion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Didion misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from John.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ola John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ola John!
Ola John retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haarmann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Macabre - Fritz Haarmann The Butcher . 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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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Haarmann!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfy Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Haarmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Haarmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haarmann showed some decent athleticism there.
Farfy Iii tries to roll over but Haarmann keeps him under control.
Haarmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haarmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii wants to control but Haarmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haarmann is looking to pass Farfy Iii's guard but actually Farfy Iii recovers to full guard.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii working for a triangle but Haarmann defends it easily.
Farfy Iii has his foot on Haarmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haarmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Farfy Iii looking for a guillotine here but Haarmann defends easily.
Haarmann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Farfy Iii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HWP Forcefield, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haarmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farfy Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Haarmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farfy Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haarmann is working to tighten his grip on Farfy Iii's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Farfy Iii has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Haarmann is really squeezing tight and eventually Farfy Iii passes out! Haarmann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fritz Haarmann!
An out of breath Fritz Haarmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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